Portrait of Pope Leo X
LEO X

(March 11, 1513-December 1, 1521)



Pope Leo X, 1513, 19th cent. restrike Æ

Obv.:

· LEO · X · PONTIFEX · MAX ·



Bust of the pope, r., wearing zucchetto and cope.
You have crowned him with glory and honor; Medici Arms

Rev.:


• GLORIA ET HONORE CORONASTI EVM •

ROMA

Medici coat-of-arms, upon crossed keys, papal tiara above.



Mazio, 38.
Spink 440.


A Mazio strike

 

Pope Leo X, 1730 Æ

Obv.:

· LEO · X · PONTIFEX · MAX ·



Bust of the pope, r., wearing zucchetto and cope.
Allegorical Figure Laetitia Rev.:

LIBERALITAS · PONTIFICIA




Allegorical figure, holding a cornucopia in left hand, various treasures scattered on the ground.



Mazio, 39.
Spink 444.

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