ITALY, Papale (prigioniero del Vaticano). Leo XIII. 1878-1903. AR Medal (44mm, 33.98 g, 12h). By Bianchi. Dually dated RY 23 and 1900 (in Roman numerals).Electronic Auction 490 Merani Collection – World Medals, Silver Sold For $ 90. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Papale (prigioniero del Vaticano). Leo XIII. 1878-1903. AR Medal (44mm, 33.98 g, 12h). By Bianchi. Dually dated RY 23 and 1900 (in Roman numerals). Bust left, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and pallium / Leo standing right, opening Porta Santa (Holy Door) with pick; attendants and worshippers around. Rinaldi 94. Toned, handling marks, hairlines. EF. |