Pius IX - Vatican medalet, the Martyrdom of St Peter and St Paul 1867 front Pius IX - Vatican medalet, the Martyrdom of St Peter and St Paul 1867 back
Pius IX - Vatican medalet, the Martyrdom of St Peter and St Paul 1867 photo
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Pius IX - Vatican medalet, the Martyrdom of St Peter and St Paul

1867 year
Bronze 3.5 g 20 mm
Description
Location
Papal States
Pope
Pius IX (1846-1878)
Type
Medals › Religious medals
Year
1867
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
20 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round with a loop
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#325440
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Conjoined busts of St. Peter and St Paul facing right. Cross and Sword Below. Latin legend on the outer border with date in Roman numerals.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
S. PETRVS S. PAVLVS.
✿ III. CAL. IVL. AN. SAEC. MDCCCLXVII.

Edge

Plain.

Comment

This medal was minted in Rome under the Papacy of Pope Pius IX in 1867. In the Catholic Church June 29 is the feast day celebrating the martyrdom of both Saints Peter and Paul. This Medal was minted in commemoration of the 1800th anniversary of this celebration.