ITALY, Papal (Papal State). Pius IX. 1846-1878. Silvered Tin Medal (51mm, 39.28 g, 51h). On the Summoning of the First Vatican Council, 8 December 1869. Published by Massonnet. Dated 1869 (in Roman numerals).Electronic Auction 499 Papal Medals from the Peter Napoli Collection, Tin Sold For $ 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Papal (Papal State). Pius IX. 1846-1878. Silvered Tin Medal (51mm, 39.28 g, 51h). On the Summoning of the First Vatican Council, 8 December 1869. Published by Massonnet. Dated 1869 (in Roman numerals). PIUS. P. P. IX NATUS XIIIẸ MAII MDCCXCII ELECTUS XVIẸ JUNII MDCCCXLVI, bust right, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and stole; MASSONNET EDIT / CONCILIUM ŒCUM.VATICANUM A PIO IX HABITUM VIII DECEMBRIS MDCCCLXIX, ornate papal coat-of arms with angelic supporters over crossed keys; supporters hold up tiara; MASSONNET ÉDITEUR in exergue. Light peripheral iridescence, light scratches and hairlines. Good VF. |