Historical and Art Medals, British and World Coins and Tokens

Italy: Papal States, Alexander VII, restrike bronze medal, year XII, bust with tiara l., reverse the hospital of Sainte-Esprit, 41mm (Lincoln 1231-33). Extremely fine (£40-50)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Papal Medals.

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This hospital was first built in 1188, and was repaired and added to from time to time by various Popes. A fine architectural study.