Paolo Sanquirico, foundation medal created on the occasion of the beginning of the costruction work of the new façade of St. Peter's Basilica with the design of Carlo Maderno, 1608, bronze, 56.00 mm.
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On February 10th 1608 Paul V blessed the first stone of the new façade of the Basilica designed by Carlo Maderno; in the foundations some medals bearing the design were laid.