A Collection of Papal Medals and Coins, Paul V (1552-1605-1621), Camillo Borghese, the new Porto di Fano, cast bronze medal, 1613, by Paolo Sanquirico, signed below truncation, bust right wearing camauro, mizzetta and stole, legend around, signed below truncation, rev. panoramic view of the Porto di Fano showing the battlements, PORTV BVRGHESIO A FVNDAMEN EXTRVCTO – COL IVL FANESTRIS, 58mm. (Molinari 84; Roma 45; Linc. 903; V&T.292; Modesti 1072; Miselli 2003, 61; Hall II, 1091-92), a sharp cast, good very fine
The medal depicts the Porto di Fano as designed by Girolamo Rainaldi.
(200-250 GBP)