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A new Wiener arrived today: Basilica of St. Peters in Rome
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Hope you guys like it as much as I do! Thanks for looking...
BASILICA OF ST PETERS IN ROME
WIENER, Jacques: Italy, 1857, Bronze, 59 mm
Obv: View of exterior of basilica BASILICA DE S. PIETRO A ROMA
Rev: View of interior
Exergue: DA GIULIO II INCOMINCIATA NEL MDVI. DA PAOLO V COMPIUTA NEL MDCXII.
Signed: J. WIENER F. / J. WIENER F. 1857
Ref: Van Hoydonck 152; Reinecke 50
St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Italy, is on the site of an earlier structure over the supposed grave of St. Peter. The Basilica was begun in 1506 by Pope Julius II, who had the old basilica torn down. It was completed in 1615 during the reign of Pope Paul V. Among the architects were Donato Bramante, whose plan was for the basilica to be erected in the form of a Greek cross and who laid the foundations for the four pilasters of the cupola. This plan was modified over the years by numerous architects, among whom were notably: Fra Giovanni Giocondo, who made early design changes in Bramante's plan, Michelangelo Buonarroti, who designed the dome, Carlo Maderno, who gave the basilica the form of a Latin cross, and Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini, who designed the bronze baldachino or canopy over the papal altar and the bronze throne. St. Peter's Basilica is the largest house of worship in Christendom, and because it is situated in Vatican City, perhaps the most important building in Catholicism. It is the site of the coronation of popes and the sites of some of the most important ceremonies and rites of the Catholic Church.
BASILICA OF ST PETERS IN ROME
WIENER, Jacques: Italy, 1857, Bronze, 59 mm
Obv: View of exterior of basilica BASILICA DE S. PIETRO A ROMA
Rev: View of interior
Exergue: DA GIULIO II INCOMINCIATA NEL MDVI. DA PAOLO V COMPIUTA NEL MDCXII.
Signed: J. WIENER F. / J. WIENER F. 1857
Ref: Van Hoydonck 152; Reinecke 50
St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Italy, is on the site of an earlier structure over the supposed grave of St. Peter. The Basilica was begun in 1506 by Pope Julius II, who had the old basilica torn down. It was completed in 1615 during the reign of Pope Paul V. Among the architects were Donato Bramante, whose plan was for the basilica to be erected in the form of a Greek cross and who laid the foundations for the four pilasters of the cupola. This plan was modified over the years by numerous architects, among whom were notably: Fra Giovanni Giocondo, who made early design changes in Bramante's plan, Michelangelo Buonarroti, who designed the dome, Carlo Maderno, who gave the basilica the form of a Latin cross, and Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini, who designed the bronze baldachino or canopy over the papal altar and the bronze throne. St. Peter's Basilica is the largest house of worship in Christendom, and because it is situated in Vatican City, perhaps the most important building in Catholicism. It is the site of the coronation of popes and the sites of some of the most important ceremonies and rites of the Catholic Church.
Chaz
Proud recipient of Y.S. Award on 07/26/08.
Proud recipient of Y.S. Award on 07/26/08.
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How thick is it? Like 1/4"?
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<< <i>Very nice!
How thick is it? Like 1/4"? >>
Thanks. Almost exactly 1/4" thick.
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<< <i>Those are amazing works of art!! Congratulations. Do you have the one for Notre Dame? >>
No i dont have the Notre Dame Wiener. Flatwoods might have one though.
Proud recipient of Y.S. Award on 07/26/08.
<< <i>Nice medal! St. Peter's Basilica is an amazing place too. >>
Im sure it is. I would love to see it in person some day.
Proud recipient of Y.S. Award on 07/26/08.
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<< <i>Very nice. To get a good sense of the 3D reverse, post a large (screensize) shot of just the reverse. --Jerry >>
Proud recipient of Y.S. Award on 07/26/08.