Pius IX - 18th Centenary Martyrdom of Saint Peter ND (1846) front Pius IX - 18th Centenary Martyrdom of Saint Peter ND (1846) back
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Pius IX - 18th Centenary Martyrdom of Saint Peter ND

1846 year
Bronze 11.9 g 29 mm
Description
Location
Papal States
Pope
Pius IX (1846-1878)
Type
Medals › Religious medals
Year
1846
Composition
Bronze
Weight
11.9 g
Diameter
29 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round with a loop
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#343246
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

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.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SIGNVM• AEN• S• PETRI• AP• QVOD• IN• BASIL• VATIC• COLITVR
F.S.

Unabridged legend: SIGNUM AENEI SANCTI PETRI APOSTOLI QUOD IN BASILICA VATICANA COLITUR / FILIPPO SPERANZA

Translation: The bronze medal of Saint Peter the Apostle who venerated in the Vatican Basilica.

Engraver: Filippo Speranza

Edge

Plain