Large bust of Pius IX to right, Legend around and name of the engraver under the bust.
Obverse lettering
PIVS • IX • - PONT • MAX •
F. SPERANZA F.
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
St. Peter enthroned and blessing with his right hand, with the keys of Paradise in the left. Legend around and the initials of the engraver in the base of the seat.
Reverse lettering
SIGNVM• AEN• S• PETRI• AP• QVOD• IN•
BASIL• VATIC• COLITVR
F.S. (Translation: The bronze medal of Saint Peter the Apostle who venerated in the Vatican Basilica.)
