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Papal States. Pius IX copper "Vatican Council" Medal 1869 Anno XXIV MS63 Brown NGC, by Ignazio and Francesco Bianchi, 73mm, housed in an NGC Jumbo holder. For the opening of the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council. Obv. Bust of Pius IX left in cape and cope. Rev. Christ gives keys to St. Peter. Struck in very high relief. An incredible design, boldly struck, with reddish-brown toning and minor marks. A massive medal and a very scarce issue.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 150-200 USD
Papal States. Pius IX copper "Vatican Council" Medal 1869 Anno XXIV MS63 Brown NGC, by Ignazio and Francesco Bianchi, 73mm, housed in an NGC Jumbo holder. For the opening of the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council. Obv. Bust of Pius IX left in cape and cope. Rev. Christ gives keys to St. Peter. Struck in very high relief. An incredible design, boldly struck, with reddish-brown toning and minor marks. A massive medal and a very scarce issue.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 150-200 USD