ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Pius IX. 1846-1878. AR MEDAL (43mm, 33.14 g, 12h). Restoration of the Appian Way. By Zaccagnini. Dated RY 8 (AD 1852/3).Electronic Auction 517 World Medals, Silver Sold For $ 200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Pius IX. 1846-1878. AR MEDAL (43mm, 33.14 g, 12h). Restoration of the Appian Way. By Zaccagnini. Dated RY 8 (AD 1852/3). PIVS IX PONTIFEX MAXMVS ANNO VII, Bust right, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and pallium / VIA APPIA RESTITVTA, view of the Appian Way with the statue of St. Sebastian in the foreground; along the road are visible the Church of St. Sebastian Beyond the Walls, the Column of Canina, and the Tomb of Caecilia Metella; in exergue; A TEMP S SEBASTIANI (PX) M/ AD BOVILLAS. Rinaldi 46. Toned. EF. |