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KARL GOETZ MEDALS. France - Germany - Scotland - Vatican City. Bribing of Pope Benedict XV Cast Bronze Medal, 1914. Munich Mint. MINT STATE.
Kienast-157. 58mm. By Karl Goetz. Obverse: Pope Benedict seated right on throne, looking toward Europa (represented by Death) riding a bull into the Gates of Hell; Reverse: Pope Benedict in fishing boat right, hauling in net filled with Marianne (personification of France) and receiving satchel of money from Scottish sailor to right. Rich reddish-brown surfaces, with a few areas of darker hues.
Kienast-157. 58mm. By Karl Goetz. Obverse: Pope Benedict seated right on throne, looking toward Europa (represented by Death) riding a bull into the Gates of Hell; Reverse: Pope Benedict in fishing boat right, hauling in net filled with Marianne (personification of France) and receiving satchel of money from Scottish sailor to right. Rich reddish-brown surfaces, with a few areas of darker hues.
This type alludes to the solicitation of Pope Benedict XV to support the war efforts of the entente powers against Germany.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
Estimate: $150.00- $250.00