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© Albator (CC BY-NC-SA)
Medal of Pius IX - Renewed Piety, the obol of Saint Peter
1862 year| Bronze | 37.8 g | 43.5 mm |
| Location | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius IX (1846-1878) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Personality medals |
| Year | 1862 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 37.8 g |
| Diameter | 43.5 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#331889 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Saint Peter seated on the right with the keys, receiving the gifts presented to him by two figures, one standing and the other kneeling.
Legend around and in the exergue with the date in Roman numerals.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PETRI INOPIAM CHRISTIANI STIPE SVSTENTANT
ANTIQVA
PIETAS RENOVATVR
MDCCCLXII
Translation:
Christians support Peter's lack of funds.
The old Piety is renewed.
1862
Edge
Plain
