Medal of Pius IX - Renewed Piety, the obol of Saint Peter

Location Papal States
Year 1862
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Weight 37.8 g
Diameter 43.5 mm
Thickness 3.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Lincoln#2292RZ 733
Obverse description Bust to the left of Pope Pius IX, legend around and the engraver`s name under the bust.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering PIUS IX PONT• - MAX• A• XVII• C• VOIGT
Reverse description Saint Peter seated on the right with the keys, receiving the gifts presented to him by two figures, one standing and the other kneeling. Legend around and in the exergue with the date in Roman numerals.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PETRI INOPIAM CHRISTIANI STIPE SVSTENTANT ANTIQVA PIETAS RENOVATVR MDCCCLXII
(Translation: Christians support Peter`s lack of funds. The old Piety is renewed. 1862)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 3696399650
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