Papal States, Clement XI, 1700-1721, Gold Medal 1718, NGC AU 58, Top Pop

Papal States. Clement XI, 1700-1721 (Gian Francesco Albani). Gold Medal Anno XVIII (1718); 34.40 g. San Giovanni Basilica by Ermenegildo Hamerani.
Obverse: Bust of the Pope with tiara and embroidered pluvial //
Reverse: SVPER FVDAMENTVM APOSTOLOR ET PROPHET, religion is enthroned in front of the church building; Angels carry the cross, the gospel and a book of the law. iA CONSTANTINI BASILICA STATVTIS E PICTVR ORNATA

Of the highest rarity: the only gold example in commerce in the last 20 years with much remaining luster, and stunning prooflike surfaces.

NGC AU 58. TOP POP, the only example graded.