1627 Papal States Urban VIII Medal Rome (19th century)
Obverse: Right-facing bust of Pope Urban VIII (Maffeo Barberini) wearing ornate vestments richly decorated with floral and geometric motifs.
Obverse legend: VRBANVS·VIII·PONT·MAX·AN·VIII
Engraver signature: “GAS·MOL·” (Gaspare Mola).
Reverse: Pope Urban VIII kneeling before the Archangel Michael, who hovers in clouds holding scales and a sword, symbolizing divine justice and protection. The papal tiara and keys lie on the ground beside the pope.
Reverse legend: TE·MANETE·VESPERE
Edge: Plain
Engraver: Gaspare Mola (1580–1640)
Country: Papal States (Rome)
Year: 1627 (Struck in 19th century)
Metal: Bronze
Diameter ± 36 mm
Weight ± 12.8 g
Struck in 19th century. During the 19th century — a period of revived interest in art, religion, and history — the Vatican wanted to preserve the designs of earlier medals by making new impressions from the original dies.
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Frais de port et d'emballage au Royaume-Uni par commande : 1,50 £
Frais de port et d'emballage internationaux par commande : 4,00 £