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Md.Pont.AlexanderVII.87

Gaspare Morone-Mola, annuale medal of the 7th year of pontificate of Alexander VII commemorating the completion of the left arm of the Colonnade of St. Peter's Basilica. 1661, bronze, 42.30 mm.

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Actually, two annual medals were issued in 1661, or rather, the engraver created one with two reverses slightly different from each other as regards the layout of the legend.