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Medal - Clemens XII Construction of the Lazzaretto of Ancona
| Location | Papal States |
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| Year | 1734 |
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| Thickness | 3 mm |
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| Obverse description | Bust of Pope Clement XII in high relief, shown in right-facing profile, wearing the papal tiara and richly embroidered vestments, his right hand raised in a gesture of benediction. The legend arcs around the upper field. The effigy is finely detailed, with naturalistic rendering of drapery and facial features. |
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| Reverse description | A detailed bird's-eye perspective view of the pentagonal Lazzaretto of Ancona, depicted as a fortified maritime quarantine structure surrounded by the sea, with sailing ships to either side. The city of Ancona with its harbour is visible in the background along the upper field. The legend arcs across the top of the field, with the building attribution and date inscribed in the lower exergue. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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