Medal - Pius IX Closing of the First Vatican Ecumenical Council

€458,117.00
LocationPapal States
Year1870
TypeCommemorative medals/Event medals
CompositionBronze
Weight9.53 g
Diameter
Thickness2.55 mm
ShapeOval with a loop
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeEugenio Blondelet
Reference(s) IX#XXV-11
Obverse descriptionIn a three-light window with depressed leafy arches in the center the bust of the Pope with cap and mozzetta on the left In the left frame, the Immaculate Conception crowned by stars standing In the right frame, St. Peter standing on the boat.
Obverse letteringPIVS IX PONT MAX
(Translation: Pius 9th Supreme Pontiff)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionView of the council hall filled with members of the ecumenical council.
Reverse letteringDOCEBIT OMNEM VERITATEM CONCILE OECUMENIQUE ROME 1869-1870
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1870  - -
Catalog ID3124738410
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