Clement XI 1714 Church St. Ignatius 83mm

1714 medal for the construction of the church of St. Ignatius in Belluno by Pope Clement XI and the Doge of Venice. Obverse: Facade of the church and Saint Ignatius at center; around, coat-of arms of Clement XI, Doge of Venice Giovanni II Cornaro, the Bishop of Venice, the Administrator of Venice and the city of Belluno. 83mm bronze, very rare, by Andrea Panigai.

An example of this medal sold at auction for 1,610 Euro including buyer's premium. Note: Our medal is superior in this important regard: It maintains the original loop while the auction example is loop removed.