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ITALY. Papal States. Julius II (Giuliano Della Rovere), 1503-1513. Medallion (Copper, 30 mm, 11.38 g, 5 h), a struck original commemorating the fortification of Civitavecchia, undated, but c. 1508. ▴IVLII▴II▴ARCIS▴FVN-DAT▴ Draped bust of Pope Julius II to left. Rev. CIVITA VECHIA The walls of fort Michelangelo in Civitavecchia as seen from the harbour. Pollard 204. Spink 437. Brown patina. Rare! Nearly extremely fine.
From the Aviz Collection, and that of H. J. Cahn, Münzen & Medaillen 87, 4 June 1998, 572.
The fortress was built by the architect Donato Bramante on order from Julius II, in order to better protect the port from attacks, which had often occurred in the later 15th century. It is generally known as the Forte Michelangelo after Michelangelo, who designed the upper part of the hexagonal "maschio" tower, completing it in 1535.
From the Aviz Collection, and that of H. J. Cahn, Münzen & Medaillen 87, 4 June 1998, 572.
The fortress was built by the architect Donato Bramante on order from Julius II, in order to better protect the port from attacks, which had often occurred in the later 15th century. It is generally known as the Forte Michelangelo after Michelangelo, who designed the upper part of the hexagonal "maschio" tower, completing it in 1535.