1960 Vatican Bronze Medal Pope John XXIII AII Consecration of Missionary Bishops

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View 1960 Vatican Bronze Medal Pope John XXIII AII Consecration of Missionary Bishops with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. John XXIII was pope in the period 1958-1963. Pope John XXIII Bust Right. img{max-width:100%} 1960 Vatican Bronze Medal Pope John XXIII Bust Right Consecration of Missionary Bishops ANNO II For Your Old Bronze Medal or Papal Medal Collection-MED197 Details Description: A beautiful bronze medal issued by the Vatican. This is the official annual medal for the second year of pope John XXIII reign. John XXIII was pope in the period 1958-1963. This papal state bronze medal has the image of the bust of Pope John XXIII wearing a mozzetta and stola while facing right on the obverse. The reverse shows the images of the pope on his throne with the bishops who are to consecrated are in front of him on both sides. This ceremony took place on May 8, 1960 and is commemorated in this annual medal. The obverse shows the bust of the pope facing right with the inscription "IOANNES.XXIII.PONTIFEX.MAXIMVS.ANNO.II along the edge surrounding the pontiff's bust and the name "MISTRUZZI" in raised lettering under it. The reverse has a legend "MISSIONALIS.ORBIS.EPISCOPOS" surrounding the image in the center with the legend "POSTRID.NON.MAI.MCMLX.CONSERAVIT" in two lines in exergue. A beautiful original papal annual medal. The medal is nicely toned, is much darker than the photos suggest having chocolate tones with very nice eye appeal. The edge of the medal is plain. A nice-looking medal, which would make a worthy addition to any collection. Please carefully review the photos as they are part and parcel of our description. Date: The medal is dated 1960. Origin: Vatican. Artist: Engraver: Aurelio Mistruzzi Weight and Size: The medal weighs ~37 grams, is ~44 millimeters in diameter, and ~3 millimeters thick at the edge. Maker: Struck by the Mint of Rome. Marks: Has the name "MISTRUZZI" under the pope's bust on the obverse. Reference: Listed as No. 256 by De Luca and is listed in The Coins & Medals of the Vatican by Sadow & Sarro Jr. and published by Durset, NY, 1977 as Medal No. 34. Condition: For international buyers, please note that the new US postal rates for overseas shipping are very high and we are unable to change them. Additional charges will be incurred depending on the value of the item. Please check the cost of shipping before bidding. The medal is in what I would characterize as uncirculated condition with dark chocolate toning. The medal shows no wear, no appreciable scratching and minimum marking to the surface. A nice medal, which would make a great addition to your collection. Please view photos for additional condition information and to appreciate the beauty of the piece. Our Guarantee Please view our 100% positive feedback and bid with confidence. 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Category: Coins & Paper Money › Exonumia › Medals. Brand: Rome Mint.

Brand

Rome Mint

Circulated/Uncirculated

Uncirculated

Composition

Bronze

Type

Medal

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Country of Origin

Italy