Pius II (Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini, 1405-1464), Pope 1458 [obverse] 1458 - 1464

This bronze medal, created by Andrea Guacialoti between 1458 and 1464, depicts Pope Pius II (Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini) in profile. The medal's inscription, "AENEAS PIVS SENENSIS II PONT. MAX.", identifies the subject and his title. The detailed rendering of Pius II's features and the intricate design of his papal robes exemplify the artistic skill of Guacialoti, a prominent medallist of the Renaissance period. This piece serves as a testament to the artistic and political significance of papal portraiture in 15th-century Italy.