© Nomisma
© Nomisma
Medal - Mario Chigi Sede Vacante
1878 year| Copper | 10.34 g | 28.5 mm |
| Location | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1878 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.34 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#350431 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription on six lines
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* MARIVS PRINCEPS CHISIVS
S • R • E •
MARESCHALLVS PERPETVVS
MDCCCLXXVIII
Unabridged legend:
Marius Princeps Chisius
Sancta Romana Ecclesia
Mareschallus Perpetuus
Translation:
Prince Mario Chigi
Holy Roman Church
Perpetual Marshal
1878
Engraver: Luigi Pasinati
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Marshal of the Conclave was a high lay papal dignitary, perpetual keeper of the Conclave.He had the function of supervising the Cardinals cloister, gathered in conclave, and attending to the custody and defense of them.
The Marshal had the task of closing the Conclave door keeping the key always with him, closed in a purple velvet bag.
The office was hereditary. Initially it was for the Roman family of Savelli, then after their extintion, it was the Chigi family that carried on the task until its suppression in 1966 by Pope Paul VI.
