ITALY - ITALIE Vatican, Alexander VII (1655-1667). Gold Medal, restoration of the "Scala Regia" staircase in the Vatican by Bernini, by Gaspare Mola Year IX (1663), Rome. Av. ALEXAN. VII. BRIDGE - MAX. AN. (date). Bust to left in robes of the Supreme Pontiff; below signature G. M. Rv. REGIA AD AVLA - AD DOMVM DEI. View of the staircase of the "Scala Regia" with its colonnade. Bartolotti E.663 - Miselli 611 v. ; Gold - 36,64 g - 41 mm - 12 h NGC MS 62 (8374601-004). Minimal marks on the scrolls. High relief strike, no wear. Only a few hairlines in the fields. Very rare. Superb at Fleur de coin. The Scala Regia is an imposing staircase in the Vatican Apostolic Palace in Rome. It forms part of the ceremonial entrance to the Vatican. It was built by Antonio da Sangallo the Younger in the early years of the 16th century to link the Apostolic Palace to St Peter's Basilica, and was extensively restored by Bernini between 1663 and 1666. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.