Pius VII, Barnaba Chiaramonti of Cesena. Pope from 1800 to 1823. Possession of the Basilica of St. John Lateran. Bronze medal undated (Year II). By Tommaso Mercandetti. (Bronze, 37.60 mm, 21.99 g). PIVS VII PONT MAX Bust right with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole adorned by the Pope insignia and The Holy Spirit; under the shoulder cut, T MERCANDETTI F R. Rev. REFULSIT SOL The sun irradiates the St. Peter's Basilica and Square; in the background, hills; in exergue, PONTIFICAT SOLEMNITER INEUNTE; under the exergue line, to left, T M. Bertuzzi p.103, 16. Patrignani 1930, 4. Mazio 537. Extremely Fine. Double struck in the legend, on the exergual reverse. Rare.

Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 625.