![Leo XII (Annibale della Genga, 1760-1829), Pope 1823 [obverse] by Giuseppe Girometti](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd2w8kbdekdi1gv.cloudfront.net%2FeyJidWNrZXQiOiAiYXJ0ZXJhLWltYWdlcy1idWNrZXQiLCAia2V5IjogImFydHdvcmtzLzZkYjE3ZDY5LTJkMzEtNDA5NS1iMDhkLWFiYTkzNjhmNmU1OS82ZGIxN2Q2OS0yZDMxLTQwOTUtYjA4ZC1hYmE5MzY4ZjZlNTlfZnVsbC5qcGciLCAiZWRpdHMiOiB7InJlc2l6ZSI6IHsid2lkdGgiOiAxOTIwLCAiaGVpZ2h0IjogMTkyMCwgImZpdCI6ICJpbnNpZGUifX19&w=3840&q=75)
Leo XII (Annibale della Genga, 1760-1829), Pope 1823 [obverse] 1825
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The bronze medal, created in 1825 by Italian artist Giuseppe Girometti, depicts Pope Leo XII (Annibale della Genga) in profile. The medal's obverse features a detailed portrait of the Pope, wearing his papal attire. The inscription "LEO XII PONT. MAX. ANNO III" surrounds the portrait, indicating it's the third year of his papacy. Girometti's work demonstrates his skill in capturing realistic likeness through intricate detail and elegant composition, making the medal a valuable historical artifact.
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