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United States
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Here's a Pius IX for year X (Mazio 703). The Vatican used some terrific engravers!  43mm, weight unknown. Edited by yarm
02/19/2013 10:47 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Bob, that's some fantastic detail! I have seen a few of these at auction, but I have never pulled the trigger. Just curious, what's the diameter and weight on that beauty?
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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I'm really sorry that I no longer have this one:   |
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 United States
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Pius IX had a long reign during which some terrific architectural medals were produced. I won't know how exactly how large this one is until it arrives, but it's north of 70mm.  |
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United Kingdom
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United States
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Thanks, that's going to require a lot more exploration!
The medal has arrived! 73mm/6mm thick, 208gm. Ref. Bart. XXIV-13.
Bob
Edited by yarm
03/09/2013 6:09 pm
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New Member
United States
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My lighting needs improvement as this is a silver coin  and the back  |
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United States
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Some of the larger Papal medals feature amazingly detailed engraving and deep perspective. This Pius IX medal of 1874 (82mm, 265gms) is by Bianchi. The reverse shows the interior of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome as it existed in the mid-19th century.  |
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United States
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United States
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The further I go back with Papal medals, the more restrikes I encounter with die rust, cracks, Cuds and other features. Nevertheless, I found this one somewhat pleasing.  |
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Valued Member
Israel
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Here is a Medal of John Paul II issued by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO)on 16 October 1998, This date marked the 20th anniversary of his election, the 53rd anniversary of the founding of FAO and the 18th World Food Day  |
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These medals are amazing. Where can I learn more about them, specifically acceptable prices? I went to the link above, while it appears to have alot of information, I unfortunately cannot read Italian.
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United Kingdom
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an old one here - Sergius I - edit "sold for £26.00" (40.38 US Dollar)  Edited by laverdajohn
06/10/2015 3:43 pm
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Israel
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CSOTUS
[These medals are amazing. Where can I learn more about them, specifically acceptable prices?]
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United States
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Awaiting this 82mm medal from the UK. I haven't been able to decifer the initials on the case which is kinda gunky.   |
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United States
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Pius IX, Anno XXIV by C.Moscetti. Any other recent acquisitions?  |
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