Medal - Pius IX Closing of the First Vatican Ecumenical Council

Location Papal States
Year 1870
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Weight 9.53 g
Diameter
Thickness 2.55 mm
Shape Oval with a loop
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) IX#XXV-11
Obverse description In 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 script Latin
Obverse lettering PIVS IX PONT MAX
(Translation: Pius 9th Supreme Pontiff)
Reverse description View of the council hall filled with members of the ecumenical council.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering DOCEBIT OMNEM VERITATEM CONCILE OECUMENIQUE ROME 1869-1870
Mintage
Numisquare ID 3124738410
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