Italy. Papal States. Rome. Pius IX (1846-1878). Medal of Merit (Bronze, 35.5 mm, 24.03 g). For the volunteers—especially those from Austria—who, in 1860, fought alongside the papal troops in defense of the Pope's temporal sovereignty. Opus: anonymous. VOLONTARIO, Laurel wreath, with above crossed keys and papal tiara. Rev. Blank. Bartolotti SD 112. Bertuzzi SD 197 . Dark patina. Suspension loop removed. Very Fine. Rare. We would like to congratulate Arch. Stefano Bertuzzi on his work on the medals of Pius IX, winner of the IAPN Book Prize 2026.

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Italy. Papal States. Rome. Pius IX (1846-1878). Medal of Merit (Bronze, 35.5 mm, 24.03 g). For the volunteers—especially those from Austria—who, in 1860, fought alongside the papal troops in defense of the Pope's temporal sovereignty. Opus: anonymous. VOLONTARIO, Laurel wreath, with above crossed keys and papal tiara. Rev. Blank. Bartolotti SD 112. Bertuzzi SD 197 . Dark patina. Suspension loop removed. Very Fine. Rare. We would like to congratulate Arch. Stefano Bertuzzi on his work on the medals of Pius IX, winner of the IAPN Book Prize 2026.

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Closing on: 2026-07-19 15:00:00 Roma time