ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Gregory XVI. 1831-1846. CU Incuse Cliché Medal (52mm, 119.40 g, 12h). Papal Grant of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith as a Universal Catholic Institution. By G. Girometti. Triply dated RY 10, 1822, and 1840 (in RomaElectronic Auction 546 World Medals, Copper Sold For $ 80. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Gregory XVI. 1831-1846. CU Incuse Cliché Medal (52mm, 119.40 g, 12h). Papal Grant of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith as a Universal Catholic Institution. By G. Girometti. Triply dated RY 10, 1822, and 1840 (in Roman numerals). GREGORIVS · XVI · PONT · MAX · ANNO · X ·, bust right, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and pallium / LITT · ENCYCLVBIQVE · COMMENDATA · M · DCCCXL SOC · PROP · FIDEI · LVGDVNI · INSTIT · M · DCCCXXII ·, globe set on clouds and surmounted by radiant cross; above. papal arms on banner; below, griffin left on banner. Cf. Würzbach 3370. Brown surfaces, numerous light marks, edge coated with red wax, lost in areas and showing lead core beneath. EF. Unusual. |