Papal States, Pietro Ottoboni, Alexander VIII, 1689-1691.

Gold Medal Year 1 (1690) commemorating the election of Alexander VIII, by G. Hamerani. Bust of the Pope right, wearing mantum and Papal tiara / Throne of St. Peter; above, radiant dove. 31,0mm. 13,92g. Bartolotti E 690; Miselli 265 var. (silver and bronze).

Unpublished in gold.

Provenance:
Triton Auction XXI (9 January 2018), 1095.
Elsen Auction 126 (12 September 2015), 1687.

The obverse die was used to strike another medal (Miselli 266) and depicts Pope Alexander VIII in high ceremony garments. The reverse die was used for the annual issue of 1690. Such gold specimen was probably intended for as gift for high dignitaries or visitors.