Medal commemorating the fortified town and port of Civitavecchia

Medal commemorating the fortified town and port of Civitavecchia. Obverse: Bust of Pope Alexander VII in cap, low collar and robe (left). Legend: 'ALEXANDER . VII . P . M . PIVS . IVST . OPT . SENEN . PATR . GENTE . CHISIVS . MDCLIX'. Reverse: Bird's-eye view of the fortress and port, shipping in the harbour, a scroll above, inscription 'NAVALE CENTUM CELL'.

Object Details

ID: MEC0230
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: F
Places: Italy
Date made: 1659
People: VII, Alexander
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 66 mm
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