ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Pius IX. 1846-1878. AR Medal (83mm, 275.3 g, 12h). Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. By Bianchi. Dated 4 December 1854. Presented to François Eugene Nepveu, architect, by Pius IX on 5 March 1865 for his design of a proposCNG Feature Auction 126 World Medals, Silver Sold For $ 2 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Pius IX. 1846-1878. AR Medal (83mm, 275.3 g, 12h). Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. By Bianchi. Dated 4 December 1854. Presented to François Eugene Nepveu, architect, by Pius IX on 5 March 1865 for his design of a proposed basilica. PIVS IX · PONT · MAX ·, bust left, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and mantum / * PIVS · IX · P · M · BASILICAM · PAVLI · APOST · AB INCENDIO · REFECTAM · SOLEMNI · RITV · CONSECRAVIT · IV · ID · DEC · MDCCCLIV, interior view of the basilica. Edge engraved: + DONNÉ PAR SA SAINTETÉ PIE IX LE 5 MARS 1865 À F· E· NEPVEU POUR SON PROJET D’ÉGLISE DÉDIÉE À L’IMACULÉE CONCEPTION. Mazio 731. Toned, once polished, a few scratches and dings. Near EF. |