A Collection of Papal Medals and Coins, Clement XII (1652-1730-1740), Lorenzo Corsini, bronze Foundation Medal for the Church of San Giovanni in Laterano, 1733, by Ottone Hamerani, bust r. wearing tiara and richly embroidered cope, hand raised in blessing, signed below truncation, rev. façade of San Giovanni, ADORATE DOMINVM IN ATRIO SANCTO EIVS, 71mm. (Weber, Bauten Roms, 316; Mazio 441; Venuti 19; Linc. 1779; Ciech 272; Clifford 238; Hall II, 1 246-47, AR and AE), somewhat dirty, about very fine
The medal depicts the façade designed by Alessandro Galilei.
(80-120 GBP)