ITALY, Papale (prigioniero del Vaticano). Benedict XV. 1914-1922. AR Medal (43mm, 42.84 g, 12h). By Bianchi. Dually dated RY 2 and 1916 (in Roman numerals).Electronic Auction 490 Merani Collection – World Medals, Silver Sold For $ 120. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Papale (prigioniero del Vaticano). Benedict XV. 1914-1922. AR Medal (43mm, 42.84 g, 12h). By Bianchi. Dually dated RY 2 and 1916 (in Roman numerals). Bust left, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and pallium / Virgin standing facing in clouds, holding olive branch; below, Benedict and figures representing all nations standing or kneeling. Rinaldi 110. Toned, hairlines. EF. In original red case of issue. |