Pius IX - Virgin Mary, medalet ca. 1868 - Rome, Vatican

Country ** Exonumia ** (Medalet - Italy) Pius IX (Pope 1846-1878)
Type: Medalet
Date: ND (ca.1868)
Mint: Rome, Vatican
Composition: Bronze 
Weight: 2.1 g
Diameter: 18 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Shape: Round with suspension ring
Grade: VF/XF
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: -

Obverse:
Bust of Pope Pius IX facing left. Italian legend around.

Lettering:
PIO IX PONTEFICE MASSIMO 
★ ROMA ★

Reverse:
Virgin Mary haloed standing on a cloud, radiant hands. Italian legend around, bordered by twelve stars on an outer circle.

Lettering:
MARIA CONCETTA SENZA PECCATO 
PER NOI CHE A VOI RICORIAMO

Translation:
Mary conceived without sin so that we remember you.

Edge:
Plain with suspension ring.

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/exonumi...

Coleção : Médailles & Objets Liturgiques