Country ** Exonumia ** (Medal - Italy) Pius IX (Pope 1846-1878)
Type: Medal/Token
Date: c.1870
Mintage: Vatican City
Composition: Copper
Weight: 3.8 g
Diameter: 22x20 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Shape: Oval
Grade: VG/F
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: -
Obverse:
Large bust of the Pontiff wearing the tiara, title in Latin around.
Lettering:
PIUS. IX PON. MAX.
Reverse:
Christ entrusting the keys of the Celestial Kingdom to Saint Peter, kneeling before him.
Lettering:
CLAVES REGNI CAELOR
Translation;
The keys to the kingdom of heaven.
Edge:
Smooth.
Collezione : Médailles & Objets Liturgiques