Foundation of Vatican City, Pius XII ND
| - | - | 25 mm |
| Location | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Souvenir medallions |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#316705 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LE GRANDI OPERE D'ARTE IN SAN PIETRO
I MONUMENTI
Translation:
THE GREAT WORKS OF ART IN SAN PIETRO
THE MONUMENTS
Comment
This is one of a pack of 7 coins issued onthe 80th Anniversary of the Foundation of the State of the Vatican City
1929-2009
The coins relate to the following Popes:
Benedetto XVI, 19 april 2005
Giovanni Paolo II, 16 ottobre 1978
Giovanni Paolo I, 26 Agosto 1978
Paolo VI, 21 giugno 1963
Giovanni XXIII, 28 ottobre 1958
Pio XII, 1 marzo 1939
Pio XI, 2 febbraio 1922
The Obverse has images of the 8 popes
The Reverse has great works of art in St. Peter's.
Each coin has the following work of art associated with it:
Benedetto XVI, the largest church in Christianity, St. Peter's
Giovanni Paolo II, the sculpture
Giovanni Paolo I, the canopy
Paolo VI, the chair (of the Pope)
Giovanni XXIII, the dome
Pio XII, the monuments
Pio XI, the blessing Christ
At the bottom of the Revers are the following words:
PAX LAETITIA (Peace and Joy)
