Papal Medal Altered Into a Marriage Medal
ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Pius VII. 1800-1823. AR Medal (41mm, 31.57 g, 12h). Visit of Pius VII to the Paris Mint. By Droz. Dated L’An 13 and January 1805 (
in Roman numerals). PIVS VII P. M. HOS PES NEAPOLIONIS IMP., bust right, wearing Papal tiara and mantum; below, DROZ F./ AN XIII / EN JANVIER MDCCCV./ S.S. PIE VII A VISITÉ/ LAMONNAIE/ DS MEDAILLES., umbrella above, crossed keys below. Edge engraved:
G P le Froyer et BC Jaunier Maries 13 Fevrier 1806. Bramsen 409. Toned, hairlines and scattered marks. EF.