Ancient Aussie Posted July 20, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted July 20, 2022 Lucky enough to pick up this Papel medal in good quality recently, those of you that have visited Rome may have been to this museum. Palazzo Barbo or Palazzo Venezia is a palace in Rome located just off Piazza Venezia, built between 1455 and 1467 on behalf of the Venetian Cardinal Pietro Barbo, who later became Pope under the name of Paul II. The travertine of the Colosseum and Teatro di Marcello was used for the construction of this building. Currently, Palazzo Venezia houses the National Museum of Palazzo Venezia, the National Institute of Archeology and Art History with the library of Archeology and Art History, also, since December 2014, Palazzo Venezia has become the headquarters of the Polo Museale del Lazio. The National Museum of Palazzo Venezia mainly displays the collections of Pope Paul II, who was the first inhabitant of this building. You can also admire some pieces from the Sant'Angelo Castle, the Museum of the Roman College, and the National Gallery of Ancient Art. In the corridors of the palace, you will be able to appreciate different elements, such as Renaissance paintings, polychrome wooden sculptures, rugs, weapons, armor, and terracotta sculptures. Cast bronze medal 1465. Bust to the left / Two-tower Palazzo Venezia in Rome. Spink 368, Borner 293, Kress Coll. 216. 34mm. 33.5mm. Below a pic of how the Palace/Museum looks today with a few modifications. WOULD LOVE TO SEE SOME OTHER OF THESE HISTORCALLY IMPORTANT MEDALS. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtisimo Posted July 21, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted July 21, 2022 Great new coin @Ancient Aussie! I don’t have anything relevant to share unfortunately. I walked past this building a number of times but never went in. There is sooo much to see and do in Rome. 🙂 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted July 21, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted July 21, 2022 Pretty nifty coin. I don't have any medals, or medallions. If I did, I'd like to have the Probus/Sol Invictus medallion which is my present avatar. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etcherdude Posted July 21, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted July 21, 2022 (edited) Mussolini renovated the palazzo, used it as his office and is pictured in numerous photos orating from its balcony. Edited July 21, 2022 by Etcherdude 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wittwolff Posted July 21, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 21, 2022 (edited) I have got two medals from the papal states featuring historical buildings of Rome: Pope Alexander VII. - Medal - 1660 - Arsenal of Civitavecchia Sadly I couldnt find any modern pictures of the structure depicted here so I guess it has been destroyed at some point in history? Here an older painting: Pope Pius XI. - Medal - 1912 - Founding of the Pontifical Biblical Institute Here a picture of how the building looks today Edited July 21, 2022 by wittwolff 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Aussie Posted July 22, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted July 22, 2022 On 7/22/2022 at 2:37 AM, wittwolff said: I have got two medals from the papal states featuring historical buildings of Rome: Pope Alexander VII. - Medal - 1660 - Arsenal of Civitavecchia Sadly I couldnt find any modern pictures of the structure depicted here so I guess it has been destroyed at some point in history? Here an older painting: Pope Pius XI. - Medal - 1912 - Founding of the Pontifical Biblical Institute Here a picture of how the building looks today They are absolutely fantastic medals, two of that type I aspire to own one day, I can remember walking around the biblical institute area when last in Rome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Aussie Posted July 22, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) On 7/22/2022 at 2:37 AM, wittwolff said: Sadly I couldnt find any modern pictures of the structure depicted here so I guess it has been destroyed at some point in history? Here an older painting: Probably right looking at pic of the area no trace, but on the right of your coin and the painting you can see this... pic from Wikipedia. Edited July 22, 2022 by Ancient Aussie 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wittwolff Posted July 22, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 22, 2022 Sadly another victim of WW2: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arsenal_of_Civitavecchia 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Aussie Posted July 23, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted July 23, 2022 On 7/21/2022 at 2:11 PM, Curtisimo said: There is sooo much to see and do in Rome. And there is a fantastic Pizzeria just opposite, the most perfect pizza I have ever had, and the ice cold beer went down well. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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