A Collection of Papal Medals and Coins, Clement IX (1600-1667-1669), Giulio Rospigliosi, the restoration of the Ponte San Angelo [Pons Aelius], large cast patinated bronze medal, 1669, by Charles Jean François Chéron (1635-1698), bust of the Pope r. wearing camauro, mozetta and stole, signed on truncation, CLEMENS IX PONT MAX AN III, rev. view of the bridge, Fame with trumpets flying above, the river god of the Tiber reclining below, to r., Romulus and Remus feed from wolf, ÆLIO PONTE EXORNATO, 95.5mm. (Bonanni II, 705,14; Weber, Bauten Roms, 196; Miselli 715; Linc. 1281; Clifford 199; Donini, A, Ponti su monete e medaglie, 148), an excellent cast, the reverse lettering buffed for emphasis, good very fine
(600-800 GBP)