Paul III (1534-49) Palazzo Farnese

Pope Paul III, Anno XVI (1549) depicting the Palazzo Farnese; around, HARVM AEDIVM FVNDATOR. Very early strike with loop removed. Remnants of the erased legend A SOLO [EXCITATA]--which was utilized on another Paul III medal--are still visible. By Alessandro Cesati. The Palazzo Farnese was begun in 1517, redesigned 1534 and 1541, modified under Michelangelo from 1546, and completed 1589.