A Collection of Papal Medals and Coins, Pius IX (1792-1846-1878), Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti, the consecration of the the Papal Basilica of San Paolo Fuori le Mura [Saint Paul Outside the Walls], after its destruction by fire in 1823, copper medal, 1854, by Ignazio Bianchi, bust l, wearing zucchetto and stole, rev. interior of the Basilica looking towards the altar, PIVS IX P. M. BASILICAM PAVLI APOST AB INCENDIO REFECTAM SOLEMNI RITV CONSECRAVIT IV ID DEC. MDCCCLIV, 82.5mm. (Molinari 216; Weber, Bauten Roms, 325; Mazio 731), minor scuffs to obverse, the reverse unmarked and extremely fine, rare
The perspective of the Basilica's interior on the reverse is exceptional and the details are sharp and accurate.
(300-400 GBP)