Medal - Pius IX Restoration of the monuments on the Appian Way

Location Papal States
Year 1852
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Weight 33.67 g
Diameter 43.70 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Bust with cap facing right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering PIVS IX PONTIFEX MAXIMVS ANNO VII BONFIL ZACCAGNINI INC
Reverse description A view of the Appian way, a very important and old strategic road built by the Romans, and its monuments, including the Basilica of San Sebastiano and its catacombs to the right, which is the final resting place of the saint. To the left the tomb of Caecilia Metella is depicted. In the centre St Sebastian lying down with pierced arrows.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VIA APPIA RESTITVA A TEMPSSEBASTIANIPXM AD BOVILLAS B ZACCAGNINI FECIT
(Translation: Via Appia Restored. From the times of St Sebastian.)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 4540782020
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