A Collection of Papal Medals and Coins, Paul V (1552-1605-1621), Camillo Borghese, the reconstruction of the Porta Vaticana, cast bronze medal, 1617, by Giacomo Antonio Moro, signed on truncation, tonsured bust r., wearing decorated cope, PAVLVS V BVRGHESIVS RO PONT MAX A.D MDCXVII P XIII, rev. façade of the gateway, PALATII VATICANI PORTA RESTITVTA, 56.5mm. (Miselli 2003, 88; Börner 1046), very fine
The restoration under the supervision of Vasanzio is more commonly found on a similar medal for 1618, showing the gateway with a ramp up to it and with buildings to either side.
(150-200 GBP)