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Italy, Dedication of the Façade of St Peter’s, 1608, a cast bronze medal by P. Sanquirico, bust of Pope Paul V right, rev. frontal elevation of the basilica of St Peter’s, 57mm (Molinari 83; BDM V, 332). Casting flaw pierces the medal by Pope’s forehead (just touching the dome on the reverse), otherwise fine (£60-80)