Country ** Exonumia ** (Medal - Italy) Pius IX (Pope 1846-1878)
Type: Medal
Date: 1877
Mint: Rome, Italy
Composition: Bronze
Weight: 14.7 g
Diameter: 31 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Shape: Round
Grade: AU55
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: -
Commemoration of the Vatican Episcopal Council in 1877.
Obverse:
Bust right of Pius IX, with cap, mozzetta and stole, Latin legend around.
Lettering:
PIVS IX PONT MAX ANNO XXXI
Reverse:
Insignias of Pope in center with legend below and around with date of Council.
Lettering:
SOC / ROM.REI.CATH / PROVEHENDAE / *
ANNO L SAC EPISC P PII IX 1877
Edge:
Plain.
Collection : Médailles & Objets Liturgiques