Alexander VII 1665 Canonization Francis de Sales

Anno XI (1665) gold over silver medal for the canonization of St. Francis de Sales. Obverse: Pope to the left, wearing cap and stole decorated with star. Reverse: View towards apse of St. Peter's looking through baldachin and over high altar in foreground; Pope Alexander VII is seated on a throne surmounted by family symbols; seated cardinals flank him on either side. A couple of bumps, holed. ORIGINAL medal.