© Greg Laws (CC BY-NC)
© Greg Laws (CC BY-NC)
Medal - Pius IX 50th Episcopal Jubilee
1877 year| Silver plated bronze (Non-magnetic) | 21.53 g | 38.5 mm |
| Location | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius IX (1846-1878) |
| Type | Personality medals › Coronation and election medals |
| Year | 1877 |
| Composition | Silver plated bronze (Non-magnetic) |
| Weight | 21.53 g |
| Diameter | 38.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#422335 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Open book and a Tiara above, crossed pastoral and patriarcal cross behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50º DAL GIUBILEO EPISCOPALE DI PIO IX
* ANNO 1877 *
Translation:
50th from the Episcopal Jubilee of Pius IX
Year 1877
Edge
Plain
Comment
Medal appears to have been gilt silver over bronze, with an eye hook (removed).
Straight bronze version, shown here (26 g, 39 mm dia.).
