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Super Hanc Petram The Architectural Medals of the Vatican Basilica and the Homage of the Pilgrims to St. Peter

Md.Pont.PaulusV.46

Giacomo Antonio Mori, medal of Paul V commemorating construction of the façade of St. Peter's Basilica with the design of Carlo Maderno, 1613, argento, 33.20 mm.

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Maderno's original project included the presence of two bell towers. Their construction began in September 1612, but it was soon stopped, due to a subsidence of their foundations. This medal represents the first step of the project. The definitive one was celebrated by the annual medal of the 9th year of pontificate (1613).

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