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Pius XI gold Specimen "Governor's Palace" Medal Anno VI (1927)-Dated SP67 PCGS, cf. Rinaldi-121 (unlisted in gold). 47mm. 50.80gm. By Aurelio Mistruzzi. PIVS XI PONT MAX AN VI his bust left / SEMINARIO MIN ROM AD VAT AMPLIANDO Seminary building later used as Governors palace, in exergue, LAPIS AVSPIC P / A MCMXXVII. An design we have encountered encountered a handful of times over the years, but never in gold. Likely struck as a presentation piece for the Pope himself or for close Cardinals, this captivating jewel wears blazing mirrors and heavily frosted motifs that juxtapose in a manner arguably deserving of a Cameo designation. The exactingly rendered, high-relief portrait and façade leap into the viewer's space, tempting one to linger and imagine which dignitaries have imbibed this visual splendor in years past.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/vatican-city/vatican-city-pius-xi-gold-specimen-governor-s-palace-medal-anno-vi-1927-dated-sp67-pcgs-/a/3105-32294.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3105-01092023
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 8000-12000 USD
Pius XI gold Specimen "Governor's Palace" Medal Anno VI (1927)-Dated SP67 PCGS, cf. Rinaldi-121 (unlisted in gold). 47mm. 50.80gm. By Aurelio Mistruzzi. PIVS XI PONT MAX AN VI his bust left / SEMINARIO MIN ROM AD VAT AMPLIANDO Seminary building later used as Governors palace, in exergue, LAPIS AVSPIC P / A MCMXXVII. An design we have encountered encountered a handful of times over the years, but never in gold. Likely struck as a presentation piece for the Pope himself or for close Cardinals, this captivating jewel wears blazing mirrors and heavily frosted motifs that juxtapose in a manner arguably deserving of a Cameo designation. The exactingly rendered, high-relief portrait and façade leap into the viewer's space, tempting one to linger and imagine which dignitaries have imbibed this visual splendor in years past.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/vatican-city/vatican-city-pius-xi-gold-specimen-governor-s-palace-medal-anno-vi-1927-dated-sp67-pcgs-/a/3105-32294.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3105-01092023
HID02906262019
© 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 8000-12000 USD