ITALY, Papale (Stato della Città del Vaticano). Benedict XVI. 2005-2013. Set of three (3) AV, AR, and Æ Medals. By Daniela Fusco. Dated RY 4 (AD 2009). BENEDICTVS · XVI · PONT · MAX · ANNO IV, bust right, wearing pallum and zucchetto / Prow of ship under sail left on seas, with banner reading AVE MARIS STELLA; star to right, radiant cross above; to left, SPE/ SALVI/ FACTISVMVS within border. Edge printed: E CIVITATE VATICANA 489/900. All: 44mm. AV Medal: 59.87 g, .917 gold // AR Medal: 39.81 g, .966 silver // Æ Medal: 34.00 g. The silver beginning to tone. Choice EF. In original box and case of issue, with certificate numbered 489/900. Three (3) medals in lot.
From the Peter J. Merani Collection.