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This is a photograph of a bronze coin showcasing a detailed profile embossment of a male figure wearing a papal tiara and ornate robes. The coin features engraved inscriptions and intricate craftsmanship with textured details. Raised lettering encircles the image against a dark background.
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This is a photograph of a bronze coin showcasing a detailed profile embossment of a male figure wearing a papal tiara and ornate robes. The coin features engraved inscriptions and intricate craftsmanship with textured details. Raised lettering encircles the image against a dark background.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

Alexander VII (Fabio Chigi, 1599-1667), Pope 1655 [obverse]

Gasparo Morone Mola

Date
1663
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 4.03 cm (1 9/16 in.) gross weight: 37.69 gr (0.083 lb.) axis: 12:00
Classification
Sculpture · Medal/Medallion
Accession number
1997.114.27.a
Credit line
Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin
Time span
1651 to 1700
Department
CSD
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Milanese
  • Medals
  • struck
  • bust facing left
  • portrait
  • Alexander VII, Pope
Provenance

Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1997 to NGA.

Inscription

around circumference: ALEX.VII.PONT MAX.A.IX.; below truncation: .GM.

NGA object ID 103302. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.