© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
Medal - Gregory XV Laying of the foundation stone Church of St. Ignazio
1626 year| Bronze | 77.93 g | 64 mm |
| Location | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Type | Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals |
| Year | 1626 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 77.93 g |
| Diameter | 64 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#232493 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
10-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LVDOVICVS // CARD • LVDOVISIVS // S • R • E • VICECANCELI // IGNATIO // CVI GREGORIVS XV P. M. // PATRVVS SANCTORVM // CVLTVM DECREVIT // COLENDO // TEMPLVM EXTRVXIT // AN • MDCXXVI
Engraver: Gasparo Mola
Comment
R2Following the canonization of Saint Ignatius of Loyola in 1622, Gregory XV suggested to his nephew, Cardinal Ludovico Ludovisi, to erect a new church to celebrate the founder of the Society of Jesus. The young cardinal accepted the idea, appointing several architects to the construction.
