ITALY, Papal (Prisoner of the Vatican). Leo XIII. 1878-1903. AR Medal (43mm, 35.06 g, 12h). By F. Bianchi. Dated RY 10 and 1885. Near EF.Electronic Auction 570 World Medals, Silver Sold For $ 90. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Papal (Prisoner of the Vatican). Leo XIII. 1878-1903. AR Medal (43mm, 35.06 g, 12h). By F. Bianchi. Dated RY 10 and 1885. LEO · XIII · PONT · MAX · ANNO · X, bust right, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and mantum / CONTROVERSIA · DE · INSVLIS · KAROLINIS · EX · AEQVITATE · DIREMPTA, The Church standing facing, wearing Papal tiara, holding long patriarchal cross and olive branch; flanked by Germania and Hispania, each holding coats-of-arms. Rinaldi 81. Toned, edge bumps, scratches, residue. Near EF. |