ITALY, Papal States. Rome. Urban VIII (Maffeo Barberini), 1568-1623-1644. Medal (Bronze, 43.5 mm, 23.27 g, 12 h), struck, by Alessandro Astesano (1604-1646), on the rebuilt harbour of Civitavecchia, undated, but 1632. VRBANVS•VIII•PONT•MAX• Bare-headed bust of Urban VIII to right, wearing embroidered cope; on and below the truncation, •A•ASTESANO• / •F•. Rev. (Bee) NVNC RE PERFECTO (Bee) (=now complete) View of the harbour of Civitavecchia. Bargello 346. Börner 1097. Lincoln 988. Attractive and clear with a brown patina. Very fine.
From the collection of a Bon Vivant, ex Peus 373, 31 October 2002, 2085.