Papal Medals

Lot # 720 - Benedict XV, Giacomo della Chiesa of Genoa. Pope from 1914 to 1922. "Regina Pacis Ora Pro Nobis" Invocation for Peace. Silver annual medal 1916 Year II. By Francesco Bianchi. (Silver, 43.90 mm, 42.94 g). BENEDICTVS XV PONT MAX A II Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole adorned with acanthus leaf spirals; on the shoulder, BIANCHI. Rev. REGINA PACIS ORA PRO NOBIS The Pope and the five continents imploring the Blessed Virgin in the clouds; in exergue, A MDCCCCXVI; below, BIANCHI. Cusumano-Modesti 176. Bartolotti 1967, 916. Modesti 2009, 384. Toned. Uncirculated. Scarce. The medal underlines the request for peace addressed to the Virgin Mary, by the Pope and the whole world, represented by the allegorical figures of the five continents.

Lot # 719 - Italy. Rome. Leone XIII, born Gioacchino Pecci from Carpineto (1878-1903). Silver medal 1903 by Bianchi. (Silver, 43.50 mm, 35.81 g). Establishment of the Biblical Studies Commission. LEO XIII PONT MAX AN XXVI Bust with cap, mozzetta trimmed with fur and stole to left; under the bust, BIANCHI. Rev. SPIRITV SANCTO INSPIRATI LOCVTI SVNT SANCTI DEI HOMINES The Holy Spirit irradiates the Apostles and the Prophets standing on clouds. Rinaldi 97. Bartolotti 903. Small hit on the edge. Almost Uncirculated. Ex Triton V, 15 January 2002, lot 2392 and Astarte IX, 15 May 2002, lot 823.

Lot # 718 - Italy. Rome. Leone XIII, born Gioacchino Pecci from Carpineto (1878-1903). Silver medal 1901 by Bianchi. (Silver, 43.58 mm, 35.39 g). For the tomb monument of Innocent III. LEO XIII PONT MAX AN XXIV Bust with cap, mozzetta trimmed with fur and stole to left; under the bust BIANCHI. Rev. SEPVLCRVM INNOCENTIO III IN LATERANO EXTRVCTVM Facade of the sepulchral monument erected in St. John Lateran for Innocent III (1198-1216); beneath the lintel, LEO XIII INNOCENTIO III MDCCCXCI; at right, BIANCHI; on the exergue, LVCHETTI SCVLPSIT. Rinaldi 95. Bartolotti 90. Small hit on the edge, otherwise, almost Uncirculated. Ex Astarte IX, 15 May 2002, lot 822.

Lot # 717 - Italy. Rome. Leone XIII, born Gioacchino Pecci from Carpineto (1878-1903). Silver medal 1896 by Bianchi. (Silver, 43.58 mm, 34.95 g). The Unity of the Church. LEO XIII PONT MAX AN XIX Bust with cap, mozzetta trimmed with fur and stole, to left; under the bust, BIANCHI. Rev FIET VNVM OVILE ET VNVS PASTOR The Redeemer standing on clouds, holding in his left hand a labarum on which VNVS DOMI NVS; the staff rests on the gobe; with his right hand he points to the Encyclical presented by two Coptic priests; behind them, two palms; on the right a Protestant, behind him a ship; on the exergue, MDCCCXCVI. Rinaldi 90. Bartolotti 896. Small hit on the edge, otherwise, almost Uncirculated. Ex Triton V, 15 January 2002, lot 2392 and Astarte IX, 15 May 2002, lot 817.

Lot # 716 - Leone XIII, Gioacchino Pecci of Carpineto, Pope 1878-1903. Establishment of the Specola Vaticana, annual silver medal 1891. Year XIV. (Silver, 43,5 mm, 35,14 g). By F. Bianchi. LEO XIII PONT MAX AN XIV Bust with zuccotto, mozzetta and stole on left; below, F BIANCHI. Rev. REI ASTRONOM HONOR IN VAT INSTAVRATVS ET AVCTVS Astronomy standing left, leaning on a column, holding an globe in the right; on the column, ANNO RESTITVTO MDLXXXII; in the background, the Vatican Observatory. Cfr. Rinaldi 85; Bartolotti 891. Beautifully toned. Small bump on the edge, otherwise, Extremely Fine.

Lot # 715 - Leone XIII, Gioacchino Pecci di Carpineto (1878-1903). Medal 1891 (silver, 43.5 mm, 34.95 g). LEO XIII PONT MAX AN XV Bust with beret, mozzetta and stole on left; below, F BIANCHI. Rev. IVS DOMINII IVS OPERARIAE PLEBIS ASSERTVM The church holds in its left hand the Cross resting on a hydra and in its right a table on which RER NOVAR; on the left a family of workers, on the right two employers; in exergue, XV MAII MDCCCXCI. Cfr. Rinaldi 86. Bartolotti 892. Beautifully toned. Light taps on the edges, otherwise, About Uncirculated.

Lot # 714 - Leo XIII, Vincenzo Gioacchino Pecci from Carpineto Romano. Pope from 1878 to 1903. The new apse of the Basilica of St. John in Lateran. Bronze medal of maximum module 1891 Year XIV. By Francesco Bianchi. (Bronze, 82.32 mm, 297.82 g). LEO XIII PONT MAX SACRI PRINC A XIV Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with the Blessed Virgin and floral and plant spirals; under the shoulder cut, BIANCHI. Rev. ABSIDEM TEMPLI LATER AEDIFICATIONE PRODVCTA RESTITVIT EXCOLVIT AVLAM TRANSVERSAM EXORNAVIT. View of the new apse of the Basilica of St. John in Lateran; in exergue, AN MDCCCLXXXIV; below, V VESPIGNANI ET F FILIO ARCH and F BIANCHI SCVL. Bartolotti 1971, 32. Modesti 2013, p. 206, n. 195-1891. For this medal the reverse die of 1884 was reused and already cataloged by A. Modesti at n. 80-1884. Nearly Uncirculated. Extremely rare. Ex Ranieri auction 15, November 21, 2020, lot 75. Medal of maximum module minted in memory of the impressive restoration and partial reconstruction works of the apse of the Basilica of St. John in Lateran.

Lot # 713 - Leo XIII, Vincenzo Gioacchino Pecci of Carpineto Romano. Pope from 1878 to 1903. The priestly jubilee of Leo XIII. Bronze medal of maximum module 1887 Year X. By Francesco Bianchi. (Bronze, 82.17 mm, 254.49 g). LEO XIII PONT MAX AN X Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with the Blessed Virgin haloed; under the bust, F BIANCHI. Rev. LEONI XIII ANNVM L SACERDOTII SVI IN SVMMA ORBIS CATHOLICI LAETITIA FAVSTE FELICITER EXPLENTI COLLEGIVM CARDINALIVM OBSEQVII ET GRATVLATIONIS CAVSA PRINCIPI OPTIMO ANTISTITI SACRORVM MAXIMO MDCCCLXXXVII Inscription on nine lines. Bartolotti 1971, 31. Modesti 2013, p. 135, n. 104-1888. Alteri 38. Patrignani 1949, p. 45. Uncirculated. Rare medal with its original, cardinal purple silk octagonal box. Ex Nomisma auction 63, July 1, 2021, lot 1304. The medal was commissioned by the Sacred College of Cardinals as a tribute to the Pope for his 50th anniversary of Priesthood.

Lot # 712 - Leo XIII, Vincenzo Gioacchino Pecci of Carpineto Romano. Pope from 1878 to 1903. The priestly jubilee of Leo XIII. Silver medal of maximum module 1887 Year X. By Francesco Bianchi. (Silver, 82.20 mm, 283.92 g). LEO XIII PONT MAX AN X Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with the Blessed Virgin haloed and floral and plant spirals; under the bust, F BIANCHI. Rev. LEONI XIII ANNVM L SACERDOTII SVI IN SVMMA ORBIS CATHOLICI LAETITIA FAVSTE FELICITER EXPLENTI COLLEGIVM CARDINALIVM OBSEQVII ET GRATVLATIONIS CAVSA PRINCIPI OPTIMO ANTISTITI SACRORVM MAXIMO MDCCCLXXXVII Inscription on nine lines. Bartolotti 1971, 31. Modesti 2013, p. 135, n. 104-1888. Alteri 38. Patrignani 1949, p. 45. Beautifully toned. Nearly Uncirculated. According to Patrignani only 100 silver specimens were minted. Extremely rare.

Lot # 711 - Leo XIII, Vincenzo Gioacchino Pecci from Carpineto Romano. Pope from 1878 to 1903. The new apse of the Basilica of St. John in Lateran. Silver medal of maximum module 1884 Year V. By Francesco Bianchi. (Silver, 82.08 mm, 256.96 g). LEO XIII PONT MAX SACRI PRINC A V Bust almost frontal, with head slightly turned right, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta and decorated stole decorated with floral and plant spirals; below, on the frame, F BIANCHI. Rev. ABSIDEM TEMPLI LATER AEDIFICATIONE PRODVCTA RESTITVIT EXCOLVIT AVLAM TRANSVERSAM EXORNAVIT View of the new apse of the Basilica of St. John in Laterano; in exergue, AN MDCCCLXXXIV, below, V VESPIGNANI ET F FILIO ARCH and F BIANCHI SCVL. Bartolotti 1971, 30. Modesti 2013, p. 106, n. 80-1884. Nearly Uncirculated. Extremely rare. Ex Bolaffi 28, June 9, 2016, lot 1794. Medal of maximum module minted in memory of the impressive restoration and partial reconstruction works of the apse of the Basilica of St. John in Lateran.

Lot # 710 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. The episcopal jubilee of Pius IX. Bronze medal of maximum module 1877 Year XXXI. By Giuseppe Bianchi and Filippo Speranza. (Bronze, 82.46 mm, 281.10 g). PIVS IX PONT MAX Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with figure of the seated Church and the Holy Spirit; below the bust, I BIANCHI F. Rev. DIE FAVSTO FELICI QVO PARENS SANCTISSIMVS ANTE ANNOS L IN BASILICA EVDOXIANA EPISCOPVS CONSECRATVS EST CONLEGIVM CARDINALIVM GRATVLATIONIS ERGO III NONAS IVN A MDCCCLXXVII Inscription on nine lines within a wreath of laurel and oak leaves; below the ribbon tieing the wreath, SPERANZA. Bartolotti 1971, 21. Bartolotti 1988, p. 324, XXXI – n. 6. Lustrous brown patina. Nearly Uncirculated. Scarce. Ex Bertolami/ACR auction 5, May 14, 2012, lot 1262. The medal was commissioned by the Sacred College of Cardinals as a tribute to the Pope for his 50th anniversary of Priesthood.

Lot # 709 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. The episcopal jubilee of Pius IX. Silver medal of maximum module 1877 Year XXXI. By Giuseppe Bianchi and Filippo Speranza. (Silver, 82.60 mm, 291.40 g). PIVS IX PONT MAX Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with figure of the seated Church and the Holy Spirit; under the bust, I BIANCHI F. Rev. DIE FAVSTO FELICI QVO PARENS SANCTISSIMVS ANTE ANNOS L IN BASILICA EVDOXIANA EPISCOPVS CONSECRATVS EST CONLEGIVM CARDINALIVM GRATVLATIONIS ERGO III NONAS IVN A MDCCCLXXVII Inscription on nine lines within a wreath of laurel and oak leaves; below the ribbon tiding the wreath, SPERANZA. Bartolotti 1971, 21. Bartolotti 1988, p. 324, XXXI – n. 6. Iridescent toning. Nearly Uncirculated. Very rare. The medal was commissioned by the Sacred College of Cardinals as a tribute to the Pope for his 50th anniversary of Priesthood.

Lot # 708 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. Monument to the Blessed Virgin in Piazza di Spagna. Silver medal of maximum module 1876 Year XXXI. By Giuseppe Bianchi. (Silver, 82.24 mm, 285.81 g). PIVS IX PONT MAX SACRI PRINC A XXXI Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with the Pope insignia, the radiated Cross and floral spirals; below the bust cut, I BIANCHI S. Rev. MARIAE D N OB MEMORIAM DECRETI QVO PIVS IX P M IMMAC IPSIVS CONCEPTVM FIDE CATH CREDENDVM INDIXIT VI ID DEC A MDCCCLIV View of the column erected in Piazza di Spagna in honor of the B.V. Immaculate; to right, the palace of the Spanish Embassy; in the background, the palace of the Propaganda Fide. In exergue, A MDCCCLXXVI; below, I BIANCHI S. Bartolotti 1971, 20. Bartolotti 1988, p. 322, XXXI – n. 3. With coeval light-purple leather original case with gilded pope's coat of arms, flowers and spirals decorations imprinted on the cover. Attractive old cabinet tone with some light iridescence. Two small nicks on the obverse, otherwise, Nearly Uncirculated. Extremely rare. Ex Varesi auction 54, November 18, 2009, lot 1812. Medal of maximum module minted in memory of the erection in Piazza di Spagna of the column dedicated to the B.V. Immaculate. The column had been found during excavations in Campo Marzio in 1777, but only 77 years later, with the decision of Pius IX to erect a sacred monument to the Virgin, in perennial memory of the dogma he defined as the Immaculate Conception (1854), it was decided to reuse it. The project for the monumental execution of the work was entrusted to the architect Luigi Poletti (see F. Bartolotti).

Lot # 707 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. The new Confession in St. Mary Major. Bronze medal of maximum module 1874 Year XXIX. By Giuseppe Bianchi. (Bronze, 82.14 mm, 266.86 g). PIVS IX PONT MAX AN XXIX Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with the Pope insignia, the radiated Cross and floral spirals; under the bust, I BIANCHI S. Rev. HYPOGEVM LIBERIANVM DESCENSV ADDITO AREAQVE IN INTROITVM APERTA PERFECTVM ET EXORNATVM A MDCCCLXIV Interior of the Basilica of St. Mary Major with the altar of the Confession; below to left, near the edge of the floor, I BIANCHI S. Bartolotti 1971, 19. Bartolotti 1988, p. 310-311, XXIX – n. 3. Small nicks to the edge, otherwise, Nearly Uncirculated. Very rare. Ex ACR 7, 10 May 2013, lot 2547. This maximum module medal concludes the series of the interiors of the four Patriarchal Roman Basilicas. The date on the reverse refers to the solemn consecration of the altar which took place on April 17, 1864. As with the others, also this extraordinary medal shows us a fascinating perspective panorama, with spectacular depth even in the smallest details.

Lot # 706 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. Uniface gilt bronze medal of maximum module. By Nicola Cerbara. (Gilted bronze, 81.53 mm, 316.50 g). PIVS IX PONT MAX Bust to left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with the Pope insignia, the Dove, grapes and plant spirals; below the bust, NIC CERBARA F. All within a wreath of laurel and oak leaves. Cfr. Bartolotti 1971 n. 1–11 (with rev.). Nearly Uncirculated. Ex ArtCoins Roma/Bertolami auction 5, May 14, 2012, lot 1268. As for the minting of this medal, the obverse executed by the engraver Nicola Cerbara was used in all his maximum module medals representing Pius IX.

Lot # 705 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. The interior of St. Peter's Basilica. Silvered bronze medal of maximum module 1869 Year XXIV. By Giuseppe Bianchi. (Silvered bronze, 82.06 mm, 268.93 g). PIVS IX PONT MAX Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with the Pope insignia, the radiated Cross and floral spirals; under the bust, I BIANCHI S. Rev. PROSPECTVS INTERIOR BASILICAE VATICANAE DEO SACRAE IN HONOREM BEATI PETRI PR AP Interior of St. Peter's Basilica seen from the nave with Bernini's bronze canopy at the back; in exergue, I EQ BIANCHI DELIN ET SCVL AN MDCCCLXIX. Bartolotti 1971, 16. Bartolotti 1988, p. 264, XXIV – n. 9. An impressive medal, boldly struck in high relief. Extremely Fine. Extremely rare. Ex Nomisma mail auction, 25 June 2008, lot 1271. The medal was issued in conjunction with the opening of the Vatican Council convened by Pius IX and inaugurated with a solemn ceremony in St. Peter's on December 8 of that same year, but the Council was then suspended due to political events on December 20, 1870. (See F. Bartolotti). This is the third medal of maximum module belonging to the series of the interiors of the four Patriarchal Roman Basilicas. As with the others, also this extraordinary medal shows us a fascinating perspective panorama, with spectacular depth even in the smallest details.

Lot # 704 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. The interior of St. Peter's Basilica. Bronze medal of maximum module 1869 Year XXIV. By Giuseppe Bianchi. (Bronze, 82.26 mm, 273.46 g). PIVS IX PONT MAX Bust to left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with the Pope insignia, the radiated Cross and floral spirals; under the bust cut, I BIANCHI S. Rev. PROSPECTVS INTERIOR BASILICAE VATICANAE DEO SACRAE IN HONOREM BEATI PETRI PR AP Interior of St. Peter's Basilica seen from the nave with Bernini's bronze canopy at the back; in exergue, I EQ BIANCHI DELIN ET SCVL AN MDCCCLXIX. Bartolotti 1971, 16. Bartolotti 1988, p. 264, XXIV – n. 9. An impressive medal, boldly struck in high relief. Nearly Uncirculated. Very rare. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 885. The medal was issued in conjunction with the opening of the Vatican Council convened by Pius IX and inaugurated with a solemn ceremony in St. Peter's on December 8 of that same year but the Council was then suspended due to political events on December 20, 1870. (See F. Bartolotti). This is the third medal of maximum module belonging to the series of the interiors of the four Patriarchal Roman Basilicas. As with the others, also this extraordinary medal shows us a fascinating perspective panorama, with spectacular depth even in the smallest details.

Lot # 703 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. Rebuilding of the Basilica of S. Paolo. Bronze medal of maximum module 1865 Year XX. By Giuseppe Bianchi. (Bronze, 82.09 mm, 302 g). PIVS IX P M FRONTEM ET PRONAVM BASILICAE PAVLI APOSTOLI AB INCENDIO NOBILIVS RESTITVIT Façade of the Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls with view of the portico; in exergue, AN MDCCCLXV; below, AL POLETTI ARCH INV and I BIANCHI S. Rev. PIVS IX P M BASILICAM PAVLI APOST AB INCENDIO REFECTAM SOLEMNI RITV CONSECRAVIT IV ID DEC MDCCCLIV Interior of the Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls, reconstructed in 1854. Below, on the right side of the floor, I BIANCHI F; in exergue, AL POLETTI ARCH INV. Bartolotti 1971, 15. Bartolotti 1988, p. 231-232, XX – n. 7. An impressive medal, boldly struck in high relief. Nearly Uncirculated. Very rare. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 875. The medal commemorates the rebuilding of the Basilica of St. Paul which the fire in 1823 had almost completely destroyed. The majestic facade, covered with precious mosaics and preceeded by an impressive quadriportico with Corinthian granite columns, is combined with the splendid reverse of the Basilica of St. Paul already engraved in 1854 by Bianchi.

Lot # 702 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. The rebuilding of Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Bronze medal of maximum module 1861 Year IX. By Giuseppe Bianchi. (Bronze, 82.20 mm, 267.16 g). PIVS IX PONT MAX Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with figure of the Church sitting and holding cross and chalice within scrolled folder and The Holy Spirit; under the bust, I BIANCHI F. Rev. PIVS IX P M BASILICAM PAVLI APOST AB INCENDIO REFECTAM SOLEMNI RITV CONSECRAVIT IV ID DEC MDCCCLIV Interior of the Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls, reconstructed in 1854. Below, on the right side of the floor, I BIANCHI F; in exergue, AL POLETTI ARCH INV. Bartolotti 1971, 7. Bartolotti 1988, p. 136-137, IX – n. 25/a. Medal with sharp and accurate details. Extremely Fine. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 844. The medal was issued in 1861 when Giuseppe Bianchi had the "incidatur" for the minting of a new obverse, to replace the one created in 1852 by Cerbara, which had been in use for a decade. With the new obverse combined with the splendid reverse of the Basilica of St. Paul, which he had already engraved in 1854, Giuseppe Bianchi finally had a medal of his own. This extraordinary medal introduces us, with a fascinating perspective panorama, into the sumptuous and quiet beauty of the central nave. It seems incredible, but with a normal lens every detail appears: the mosaics of the apse and the triumphal arch, details of the ciborium and of the Confession, of capitals, of large windows, of the magnificent ceiling and even the portraits of the Popes lined up, on the side walls, above the colonnade (See F. Bartolotti).

Lot # 701 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. The reconstruction of St. Paul Basilica. Silver medal of maximum module 1861 (Year IX). By Giuseppe Bianchi. (Silver, 82.26 mm, 273.94 g). PIVS IX PONT MAX Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with figure of the Church sitting and holding cross and chalice within scrolled folder and The Holy Spirit; under the bust, I BIANCHI F. Rev. PIVS IX P M BASILICAM PAVLI APOST AB INCENDIO REFECTAM SOLEMNI RITV CONSECRAVIT IV ID DEC MDCCCLIV Interior of the Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls, reconstructed in 1854; below, on the right side of the floor, I BIANCHI F; in exergue, AL POLETTI ARCH INV. Bartolotti 1971, 7. Bartolotti 1988, p. 136-137, IX – n. 25/a. With red leather original case adorned on the cover by gilted decorations with plants, flowers and chains, all imprinted on leather. Medal with sharp and accurate details. Nearly Uncirculated. Scarce. Ex Thesaurus auction 8, November 11, 2012, lot 1771. The medal was issued in 1861 when Giuseppe Bianchi had the "incidatur" for the minting of a new obverse, to replace the one created in 1852 by Cerbara, which had been in use for a decade. With the new obverse combined with the splendid reverse of the Basilica of St. Paul, which he had already engraved in 1854, Giuseppe Bianchi finally had a medal of his own. This extraordinary medal introduces us, with a fascinating perspective panorama, into the sumptuous and quiet beauty of the central nave. It seems incredible, but with a normal lens every detail appears: the mosaics of the apse and the triumphal arch, details of the ciborium and of the Confession, of capitals, of large windows, of the magnificent ceiling and even the portraits of the Popes lined up, on the side walls, above the colonnade (From F. Bartolotti).

Lot # 700 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. Inauguration of the first pontifical railway. Silver annual medal 1857 Year XII. By Pietro Girometti. (Silver, 43.39 mm, 34.19 g). PIVS IX PONTIFEX MAXIMVS AN XII Bust right with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole adorned with the Immaculate Conception and the Pope insignia; under the bust cut, P G F. Rev. PROVIDENTIA P M FERREA VIA ROMAM PROVINCIIS JVNGI CVRAVIT Steam locomotive with an angel sitting on top, holding a caduceus and indicating the railroad tracks; in the background on the left, St. Peter's Basilica, hinting at the city of Rome; in exergue, AN MDCCCLVI; below, P GIROMETTI F. Bartolotti 1988, p. 161, XII – n. 1. Bartolotti 1967, 857. Modesti 2009, 324. Lincoln 2284. Toned. Nearly Uncirculated. Very rare, 3221 silver specimens minted. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 849. This beautiful medal commemorates the opening of the first section of the papal railway, Rome-Frascati which took place on July 6, 1856. Unfortunately, the pontifical railway was short-lived, not only due to the delay with which the construction works of the first section were executed, but also because in the meantime a good part of the ecclesiastical territories ended up annexed to the newly formed Kingdom of Italy and the companies entrusted with the construction of the various railway sections had to renegotiate the concessions, where possible, with the new Italian government.

Lot # 699 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. Construction of the Ariccia bridge. Gilt bronze medal of maximum module 1854 Year IX. By Nicola Cerbara and Giuseppe Bianchi. (Gilded bronze, 81.95 mm, 270.64 g). PIVS IX PONT MAX Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with the pope insignia, the Dove, grapes and plant spirals; below the bust, NIC CERBARA F; all within a wreath of laurel and oak leaves. Rev. PROVIDENTIA OPTIMI PRINCIPIS ARICIAE CLIVI PERICVLO SVBLATO View of the imposing bridge of Ariccia with the three rows of arches; in the background, the Lazio hills; in the foreground, between fields and paths, the old road that climbs and leads to the Ariccia town; in exergue, VIA INGENTI MOLITIONE ARCVBVS IMPOSITA COMMEANTIVM SECVRITATI ANNO MDCCCLIV; below, I BIANCHI S. Bartolotti 1971, 9. Bartolotti 1988, p. 129, IX – n. 9. Donini p. 296-297. Nearly uncirculated. Very rare. Ex Ranieri auction 13, November 10, 2018, lot 101. The medal commemorates the construction of this extremely important work which came to connect the town of Albano Laziale with Ariccia. The imposing viaduct with three rows of arches, 300 meters long and 59 high, which boldly crosses a valley formed by an extinct volcanic crater, was designed by the architect Giuseppe Bartolini. The works begun in 1847, ended in 1853 and the inauguration was carried out by the Pope on October 12, 1854. The bridge, destroyed on June 3, 1944 during the Second World War, was reconstructed in 1947. (See F. Bartolotti).

Lot # 698 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. Construction of the Ariccia bridge. Bronze medal of maximum module 1854 Year IX. By Nicola Cerbara and Giuseppe Bianchi. (Bronze, 82.50 mm, 275.72 g). PIVS IX PONT MAX Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with the pope insignia, the Dove, grapes and plant spirals; below the bust, NIC CERBARA F; all within a wreath of laurel and oak leaves. Rev. PROVIDENTIA OPTIMI PRINCIPIS ARICIAE CLIVI PERICVLO SVBLATO View of the imposing bridge of Ariccia with the three rows of arches; in the background, the Lazio hills; in the foreground, between fields and paths, the old road that climbs and leads to the town of Ariccia; in exergue, VIA INGENTI MOLITIONE ARCVBVS IMPOSITA COMMEANTIVM SECVRITATI ANNO MDCCCLIV; below, I BIANCHI S. Bartolotti 1971, 9. Bartolotti 1988, p. 129, IX – n. 9. Donini p. 296-297. Small edge nick to reverse, otherwise, nearly uncirculated. Scarce. Ex Nomisma auction 47, April 13, 2013, lot 1851. The medal commemorates the construction of this extremely important work which came to connect the town of Albano Laziale with Ariccia. The imposing viaduct with three rows of arches, 300 meters long and 59 high, which boldly crosses a valley formed by an extinct volcanic crater, was designed by the architect Giuseppe Bartolini. The works begun in 1847, ended in 1853 and the inauguration was carried out by the Pope on October 12, 1854. The bridge, destroyed on June 3, 1944 during the Second World War, was reconstructed in 1947. (See F. Bartolotti).

Lot # 697 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. Reconstruction of the St. Paul Basilica. Undated gilt bronze medal. By Giuseppe Girometti. (Gilted bronze, 50.84 mm, 65.61 g). PIVS IX PONTIFEX MAXIMVS Bust right with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with arabesques. Rev. St. Paul Basilica gutted by fire with rubble in foreground. In exergue, BASILIC S PAVLI EX INCENDIO XV IVL MDCCCXXIII; below, GIROMETTI FEC. Bartolotti 1988, p. 352-353, SD – n. 43/a. Extremely Fine. Rare. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008, lot 892. The reverse refers to the burning of St. Paul Basilica in 1823. The Church was completely rebuilt in 1854.

Lot # 696 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope, 1846-1878. Uniface painted bronze plaque 1853 with gilt legend. By Luigi Arnaud. (Bronze, 93.50 mm, 32.70 g). PIO IX PONT MASSIMO PRINCIPE OTTIMO 1853. Bust left wearing cap, mozzetta and stole; below the bust cut, LUIGI ARNAUD SCOLPI’ DAL VERO NEL 1849. Nearly Uncirculated. For the minting of this extremely rare plaque the same obverse die was used as for the medal depicted in the volume of F. Bartolotti, "Medaglie e decorazioni di Pio IX 1846-1878", Rimini 1988, p. 111, year VII, n. 14.

Lot # 695 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. Restoration of the monuments on the Appian Way. Silver annual medal 1852 Year VII. By Bonfiglio Zaccagnini. (Silver 43.58 mm, 32.85 g). PIVS IX PONTIFEX MAXIMVS ANNO VII Bust right with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with the Pope Insignia, The Malta Cross, The Body and Blood of Christ and the Holy Spirit; under the shoulder cut, BONFIL ZACCAGNINI INC Rev. VIA APPIA RESTITVTA St. Sebastian lying down and pierced by arrows; in the background, the Ancient Appian Way with its sepulchral monuments; in evidence to right, the church of St. Sebastian, to left, the tomb of Cecilia Metella. In exergue, A TEMP S SEBASTIANI PX M AD BOVILLAS; below, B ZACCAGNINI FECIT. Bartolotti 1988, p. 107, VII – n. 1. Bartolotti 1967, 852. Modesti 2009, 319. Lincoln 2271. Nearly Extremely Fine. Nice patina. 3068 silver specimens minted. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 839. The medal refers to the renovation works carried out on the Ancient Appian Way and to the restorations made on some of its most important monuments.

Lot # 694 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. Restoration of the papal altar in St. John in Lateran. Bronze medal of maximum module 1851 Year VI. By Nicola Cerbara and Giuseppe Bianchi. (Bronze, 82.40 mm, 259.21 g). PIVS IX PONT MAX Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with the dove, the pope insigna and spirals plant; below the bust, NIC CERBARA F; all within a wreath of laurel and oak leaves. Rev. PIVS IX P M BASILICAE LATERAN ALTARE MAX AD VETEREM FORMAM RESTIT AC SPLENDIDIORI CVLTV INSTAVR Interior view of St. John in Lateran with the restored high altar beneath Gothic baldacchino; in exergue, AN D MDCCCLI; below, G. BIANCHI. Bartolotti 1971, 4. Bartolotti 1988, p. 103, VI – n. 7. Extremely Fine. Nearly Uncirculated. Ex Negrini 32, December 3, 2010, lot 908. The medal was minted to commemorate the restoration of the altar of the Patriarchal Basilica of St. John in Lateran.

Lot # 693 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. Restoration of the papal altar in St. John in Lateran. Silver medal of maximum module 1851 Year VI. By Nicola Cerbara and Giuseppe Bianchi. (Silver, 82.10 mm, 257,35 g). PIVS IX PONT MAX Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole adorned with the pope insignia, the Dove, grapes and plant spirals; below the bust, NIC CERBARA F; all within a wreath of laurel and oak leaves. Rev. PIVS IX P M BASILICAE LATERAN ALTARE MAX AD VETEREM FORMAM RESTIT AC SPLENDIDIORI CVLTV INSTAVR Interior view of St. John in Lateran with the restored high altar beneath Gothic baldacchino; in exergue, AN D MDCCCLI; below, G. BIANCHI. Mazio 693. Bartolotti 1971, 4. Bartolotti 1988, p. 103, VI – n. 7. Beautifully toned. Extremely Fine/Uncirculated. Extremely rare. Ex UBS 82, 20 January 2009, lot 1949 (sold for 1900 CHF) The medal was minted to commemorate the restoration of the altar of the Patriarchal Basilica of St. John in Laterano. Bartolotti asserts at page 23: " I have never seen this medal even in silver".

Lot # 692 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. Construction of the Ariccia bridge. Gilt bronze annual medal 1851 Year VI. Engraver Giuseppe Cerbara. (Gilted bronze, 43.20 mm, 36.71 g). PIVS IX PONT MAX ANNO VI Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with the Pope insignia and The Holy Spirit; below the bust, GIUS CERBARA F. Rev. View of the imposing bridge of Ariccia with three rows of arches; at sides, flowered rocky frame; in exergue, ALBANO ET ARICIA PONTE CONJVNCTIS MDCCCLI. Bartolotti 1988, p. 101, VI – n. 1. Bartolotti 1967, 851. Modesti 2009, 318. Donini p. 291-295. Lincoln 2270. Uncirculated. Rare. The medal commemorates the construction of this extremely important work which came to connect the town of Albano Laziale with Ariccia, the ancient city already mentioned in the times of Tarquinius Superbus. The grandiose viaduct with three rows of arches, 300 meters long and 59 high, which boldly spans a valley formed by an extinct volcanic crater, was designed by the architect Giuseppe Bartolini. The works begun in 1847, ended in 1853 and the inauguration was carried out by the Pope on October 12, 1854. The bridge, destroyed on June 3, 1944 during the Second World War, was rebuilt in 1947. (from F. Bartolotti) (cf. Donini - cited).

Lot # 691 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. Construction of the Ariccia bridge. Silver annual medal 1851 Year VI. By Giuseppe Cerbara. (Silver, 43.28 mm, 34.39 g). PIVS IX PONT MAX ANNO VI Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with the Pope insignia and The Holy Spirit; under the shoulder cut, GIUS CERBARA F. Rev. View of the imposing bridge of Ariccia with three rows of arches; at sides, flowered rocky frame; in exergue, ALBANO ET ARICIA PONTE CONJVNCTIS MDCCCLI. Bartolotti 1988, p. 101, VI – n. 1. Bartolotti 1967, 851. Modesti 2009, 318. Donini p. 291-295. Lincoln 2270. Nearly Uncirculated. Beautiful iridescent patina. 3074 silver specimens minted The medal commemorates the construction of this extremely important work which came to connect the town of Albano Laziale with Ariccia, the ancient city already mentioned in the times of Tarquinius Superbus. The grandiose viaduct with three rows of arches, 300 meters long and 59 high, which boldly spans a valley formed by an extinct volcanic crater, was designed by the architect Giuseppe Bartolini. The works begun in 1847, ended in 1853 and the inauguration was carried out by the Pope on October 12, 1854. The bridge, destroyed on June 3, 1944 during the Second World War, was rebuilt in 1947. (from F. Bartolotti) (cf. Donini - cited).

Lot # 690 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. For the hospitality of Pope Pius IX in Naples. Bronze medal 1849 minted in Naples. By Luigi Arnuad and Andrea Cariello. (Bronze, 67.09 mm, 171.08 g). PIO IX P O M FERD II REX APVD SE HOSPITANTI Pius IX, with tiara, stole and cape and holding an olivebranch, is sitting on the throne to left and blessing the city of Naples; in the background, the Royal Palace and the Basilica of St. Francis of Paola; in exergue, T ARNAUD INV – A CARIELLO FECIT; below, D CICCARELLI M P. Rev. The Archangel Gabriel radiated, standing with Cross and an olive branch; under his feet the Hydra of the revolution. At sides, two pedestals with the insignia of the Papal State and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies; on their bases, the inscription, T. ARNAUD INV at left and L.ARNAUD F at right; in the background, view of the gulf of Naples with a boat quietly sailing and Vesuvius erupting; in exergue, PACE RESTITVTA PATRIS CHRISTIANORVM ADVENTV FELIX NEAPOLIS MDCCCXLIX on four lines; below, D CICCARELLI M P. Bartolotti 1988, p. 71, III – n. 11. D'Auria 2006, 222. Ricciardi 194. Uncirculated. Very rare. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 834. Medal issued to commemorate the stay of Pius IX in the Kingdom of Naples.

Lot # 689 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. Escape of the Pope to Gaeta. Bronze medal of maximum module undated, but 1848-Year III. By Nicola Cerbara. (Bronze, 82.35 mm, 230.41 g). PIVS IX PONT MAX Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole adorned with The Pope Insignia, the Dove and grapes and plant spirals; below the bust, NIC CERBARA F; all within a wreath of laurel and oak leaves. Rev. Panoramic view of Gaeta from the Cappuccini hill; in the background, the port and the castle. With decorative convex ring in relief, inside the frame. Bartolotti 1971, 3. Bartolotti 1988, p. 352, SD-42/a. D'Auria 233 var. Ricciardi 199 var. Extremely Fine. Extremely rare medal, minted in very few specimens (this is the only specimen that has been auctioned off in recent decades). Ex Numismatica Ars Classica Milan auction 68, December 4, 2012, lot 283 (sold for Eur 3750). The medal was minted in Rome when Pius IX came back. It is probably the prototype of the medal struck in gold and distributed as a gift to the diplomats who helped and accompanied the Pope to Gaeta and contributed to his restoration to power in Rome. The minting of this medal with a decorative rounded ring in relief is probably due to the use of a pair of dies that Cerbara had kept for himself and which he used privately. Unfortunately it is impossible to establish their number. He probably used (but there is no supporting documentation) a Florentine establishment for these bronze private restrikes.

Lot # 688 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. The Pope exile in Gaeta. Bronze medal 1848 minted in Naples. By Scipione Catenacci. (Bronze, 57.62 mm, 80.78 g). PIO IX P O M FERDINANDO II RE DEL REGNO DELLE DUE SICILIE 1848 Busts of Pius IX, with mozzetta, zucchetto and stole decorated with The Holy Spirit and papal insigna, and Ferdinand II, in high-uniform, side by side to right; below the busts, CATENACCI FECE. Rev. L'ARMATA NAPOLITANA A MEMORIA DELL'ESULE PIO IN GAETA SACRAVA AL SUO AMATO RE Detailed and protruding view of the fortress with ramparts of Gaeta; on the exergual line, S CATENACCI FECE; in exergue, 26 NOVEMBRE. Bartolotti 1988, p. 66, III – n. 4. D'Auria 2006, 217. Ricciardi 190. Extremely Fine. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 832. Medal issued at the request of the Bourbon Army Command, commemorating the exile of Pius IX in Gaeta.

Lot # 687 - Gregory XVI, Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari of Belluno. Pope from 1831 to 1846. Extension and renovation of the port of Civitavecchia. Silver annual medal 1836 Year VI. By Giuseppe Cerbara. (Silver, 43.50 mm, 32.48 g). GREGORIVS XVI PONT MAX AN VI Bust left with zucchetto and cope adorned with grapes and ears of grain and showy jewel button representing the Holy Spirit; below the shoulder cut, CERBARA IOSEPH F. Rev. CENTVMCELL VRBE AMPLIFICATA Turreted allegorical female figure of Civitavecchia seated on the left, indicating the new pier; in exergue, PORTV REDDITO TVTIORE; below, IOSE CERBARA EXCVD. Boccia 76. Bartolotti 1967, 836. Modesti 2009, 304. Patrignani 1929, 42. Small edge nick. Nearly Uncirculated. 2897 silver specimens minted.

Lot # 686 - Gregory XVI, Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari of Belluno. Pope from 1831 to 1846. Completion of the two tunnels for the deviation of the Aniene course in Tivoli. Bronze medal 1835 (Year V). By Giuseppe Cerbara. (Bronze, 67.79 mm,197.41 g). PROVID GREGORII XVI PERFOSSA CATILLI RVPE ALVEVS ANIENI AVERTENDO DVPLEX APERTVS Allegorical figure of the river Aniene reclining with cornucopia; in front, panoramic view of the entrance to the two new tunnels of the Aniene at Monte Catillo; in exergue, CERBARA IOSEPH F ANNO 1836. Rev. OPVS BIENNIO ANTE INCHOATVM ANNO MDCCCXXXV ABSOLVTVM Panoramic waterfalls view of the two new exit tunnels of the Aniene at Monte Catillo; upwards mountains and part of the city of Tivoli to right; below to left, CERBARA IOSEPH F. Boccia 67. Patrignani 1929, 37. Martini 1998, 1214. RZ 624. Nearly Uncirculated. Very rare. The medal, as reported in the obverse, was engraved in 1836, reporting the same event as the Lorenz specimen.

Lot # 685 - Gregory XVI, Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari of Belluno. Pope from 1831 to 1846. Completion of the two tunnels for the deviation of the Aniene course in Tivoli. Extraordinary bronze medal 1835 (Year V). By Carl Heinrich Lorenz. (Bronze, 76.46 mm, 164.20 g). GREGORIVS XVI AVSV ROMANO SACRI PRINCIPATVS ANNO II INCHOAVIT V PERFECIT Panoramic view of the entrance to the two new tunnels of the Aniene at Monte Catillo; to right, along the outline, H LORENZ F. Rev. TIBVRTES CATILLO PERFORATO INDVCTO ANIENE SERVATI ANNO DOMINI MDCCCXXXV Panoramic waterfall view of the two new exit tunnels of the Aniene at Monte Catillo; upwards mountains and part of the city of Tivoli to right. Boccia 66. Patrignani 1929, 39. Martini 1998, 1215. Extremely Fine. Rare. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 769.

Lot # 684 - Gregory XVI, Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari of Belluno. Pope from 1831 to 1846. Completion of the two tunnels for the deviation of the course of the Aniene in Tivoli. Extraordinary silver medal 1835, Year V. By Carl Heinrich Lorenz. (Silver, 75.95 mm, 201.70 g). GREGORIVS XVI AVSV ROMANO SACRI PRINCIPATVS ANNO II INCHOAVIT V PERFECIT Panoramic view of the entrance to the two new tunnels of the Aniene at Monte Catillo; to right, along the outline, H LORENZ F. Rev. TIBVRTES CATILLO PERFORATO INDVCTO ANIENE SERVATI ANNO DOMINI MDCCCXXXV Panoramic waterfalls view of the two new Aniene exit tunnels at Monte Catillo; to right, part of the city of Tivoli. Boccia 66. Patrignani 1929, 39. Martini 1998, 1215. Small edge nicks. Nearly Uncirculated. Extremely rare silver medal. Ex Negrini auction 32, December 3, 2010, lot 901.

Lot # 683 - Gregory XVI, Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari of Belluno. Pope from 1831 to 1846. Protection and restoration of ancient monuments. Silver annual medal 1835 Year V. By Giuseppe Girometti. (Silver, 43.61mm, 33.07 g). GREGORIVS XVI PONT MAX A V Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with spirals plant; below the shoulder cut, GIROMETTI F. Rev. Perspective view of the temple of Antoninus Pius and Faustina mother; in exergue, MONVM VET SERVATA MDCCCXXXV; below, G G. Boccia 64. Bartolotti 1967, 835. Modesti 2009, 303. Patrignani 1929, 36. Small edge nicks, otherwise, Extremely Fine. Nice patina. 2858 silver specimens minted. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 765. The majestic temple of Antoninus Pius and Faustina located in the Roman Forum was restored and transformed into a church, dedicated to S. Lorenzo Martyr and called "in Miranda". Very nice perspective on reverse and high relief.

Lot # 682 - Gregory XVI, Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari of Belluno. Pope from 1831 to 1846. Visit to the Apostolic Hospice of St. Michael in Rome. Bronze medal 1834 (Year IV). By Giuseppe Cerbara. (Bronze, 55.79 mm, 75.77 g). S BENEDICTO COENOBITAR PER OCCID PARENTI Bust of St. Benedict nimbate with joined hands in prayer turning his head left upwards to the Sacred Light; below, CERBARA IOSEPH EXCVD. Rev. S MAURO ABB GREGORIVS XVI ANTEA MAVRVS ABB CAMALD Episode from the life of San Mauro; on the exergual line, CERBARA IOS F; in exergue, IN HOSPITIO APOSTOL AN MDCCCXXXIV. Boccia 54. Patrignani 1929, 31. Martini 1210. Nearly Uncirculated. Rare. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 764. Mauro was the name assumed by Bartolomeo Cappellari when he entered the Camaldolese Order at the age of eighteen in St. Michael in Murano.

Lot # 681 - Gregory XVI, Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari of Belluno. Pope from 1831 to 1846. Visit to the Apostolic Hospice of St. Michael in Rome. Bronze medal 1832 Year II. By Giuseppe Cerbara. (Bronze, 53.88 mm, 79.77g). MICHAELI PRINCIPI ANGELORVM HOSPITII AP ALVMNI In a rectangular framework, St. Michael with drawn sword stands over the devil in chains; in exergue, GREGORII XVI P M AN II; below, CERBARA IOSEPH FECIT. Rev. O SVMME DVCTOR CAELITVM ORCIQVE TERROR MICHAEL QVI TE PATRONVM COLIMVS FOVE TVERE VINDICA HOSTISQVE FRANGENS IMPETVS SERVES PRECAMVR SOSPITEM DONO SVPERNI NVMINIS ORBI DATVM PONTIFICEM in ten lines. Boccia 29. Patrignani 1929, 17. Nearly Uncirculated. Rare. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 756. The image on obverse was taken from a painting by Guido Reni kept in the church of the Cappuccini in Rome.

Lot # 680 - Gregory XVI, Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari of Belluno. Pope from 1831 to 1846. The Revolutionary movements of 1831-1832. Silver annual medal 1832 Year II. By Giuseppe Cerbara. (Silver, 43.32, mm, 32.93 g). GREGORIVS XVI PONT MAX A II Bust left with tiara and cope decorated with the scene of the delivery of the keys and floral spirals and diamond shaped jewel button; below the shoulder cut, CERBARA JOSEPH. Rev. Allegory of the Roman Catholic Church, holding spear and shield chasing away a monster; to left, the Tiber river; below, at left the she-wolf and the twins; in the background, St. Peter's and the seven hills of Rome; in exergue, NON PRAEVALEBVNT ADVERSVS EAM; below, CERBARA JOSEPH F. Boccia 28. Bartolotti 1967, 832. Modesti 2009, 300. Patrignani 1929, 16. Rinaldi 27. Attractive iridescent old cabinet tone. Edge nick, otherwise, Extremely Fine. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 754.

Lot # 679 - Pius VII, Barnaba Chiaramonti of Cesena. Pope from 1800 to 1823. Construction of the Chiaramonti Museum Gallery. Bronze medal 1819 (Year XX). By Tommaso Mercandetti. (Bronze, 68.15 mm, 140.80 g). PIVS VII P M NOVVM CLAVSTRVM SIGNIS AB SE RECVPERATIS COMPARATISQ ASSERVANDIS DESTINATVM A FVNDAMENTIS EREXIT ANNO SACRI PRINCIPATVS XVIII Inscription on eight lines. Rev. The interior of the Chiaramonti Gallery in the Vatican Museum; in exergue, T MERCANDETTI EXECVIT ROMAE MDCCCXIX. Bertuzzi p. 235, 142. Patrignani 1930, 87. Extremely Fine. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 657. Wonderful perspective of the Gallery where the exhibits are represented in the smallest details.

Lot # 678 - Pius VII, Barnaba Chiaramonti of Cesena. Pope from 1800 to 1823. Restoration of St. Peter Church in Montorio by Bramante. Bronze medal 1807 (Year VIII). By Tommaso Mercandetti. (Bronze, 67.39 mm, 135.15 g). PIVS SEPTIMVS PONTIFEX MAX Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole; under the shoulder cut, MERCANDETTI F R. Rev. DIVO PETRO AD IANICVLVM RESTITVIT A.D. CIↃIↃCCCIV Facade of the church of S. Pietro in Montorio on the Roman hill of Gianicolo; in exergue on three lines, BRAMANTES LAZZARI F MDII T. MERCANDETTI S ROMAE MDCCCVII. Bertuzzi p. 173, 84. Patrignani 1930, 51. Lincoln 2033. Martini 1998, 1001. Turricchia 602. Minimal edge nicks. Extremely Fine. Rare. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 642. This medal does not indicate the year of pontificate but the beginning of the restoration works of the church of S. Peter on Gianicolo hill was in 1804 and the year of engraving of the medal, 1807.

Lot # 677 - Pius VII, Barnaba Chiaramonti of Cesena. Pope from 1800 to 1823. Possession of the Basilica of St. John Lateran. Bronze medal undated (Year II). By Tommaso Mercandetti. (Bronze, 37.60 mm, 21.99 g). PIVS VII PONT MAX Bust right with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole adorned by the Pope insignia and The Holy Spirit; under the shoulder cut, T MERCANDETTI F R. Rev. REFULSIT SOL The sun irradiates the St. Peter's Basilica and Square; in the background, hills; in exergue, PONTIFICAT SOLEMNITER INEUNTE; under the exergue line, to left, T M. Bertuzzi p.103, 16. Patrignani 1930, 4. Mazio 537. Extremely Fine. Double struck in the legend, on the exergual reverse. Rare. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 625.

Lot # 676 - Clement XIII, Carlo Rezzonico of Venice. Pope from 1758 to 1769. Medal 1765 by F. Hamerani on the acquisition of the Furietti Centaurs for the Capitoline Museum. (Silver, 39 mm, 21.58 g). CLEMENS - XIII•PONT•M•A•VII Bust of Clement XIII to right, wearing Papal tiara and mantum. Rev. CVRA•PRINCIPIS•AVCTO•MVSÆO CAPITOLINO The Furietti centaurs standing facing before the façade of the Capitoline Museum. On the exergue in two lines, CELEBERRIMIS•ADRIANÆ VILLÆ•ORNAMENTIS. Bartolotti 765. Lincoln 1896. Patrignani 20. Mazio 491. Lightly toned. Minor marks, otherwise, extremely fine. Ex Leu Web Auction 27, 9 September 2023, lot 2886 and Classical Numismatic Group 118, 13 September 2021, lot 1331. The Furietti Centaurs are a pair of Roman marble centaurs based on Hellenistic models. They were originally dug up by Giuseppe Alessandro Furietti in Hadrian's Villa in Tivoli in 1736, who refused to hand them over to the Vatican and kept them in his private collection instead. When Furietti - now cardinal - passed away in 1765, his heirs sold his Centaurs and the so-called Furietti Mosaic to the Capitoline Museum for a whopping 14,000 scudi, where they are still on display today.

Lot # 675 - Clement XIII, Carlo Rezzonico of Venice. Pope from 1758 to 1769. Works to restore the navigability of the Tiber river. Bronze annual medal 1763 Year V. By Ferdinando Hamerani. (Bronze, 38.50 mm, 21.75 g). CLEMENS XIII PONT M A V Bust left with tiara and cope decorated with floral spirals; on the shoulder cut, HAMERANI. Rev. NAVIGATIONE TYBERIS RESTITVTA The Tiber seated right, holding oar and cornucopia, leans on a vase from which water comes out; next to him, the capitoline She-Wolf; in the background, the course of the river; in exergue, 1763. Modesti 2007, 241. Bartolotti 1967, 763. Patrignani 1939, 16. Mazio, 491. Uncirculated. Rare medal with beautiful patina. Ex Varesi Liburnum auction May 31, 2020, lot 187.

Lot # 674 - Clement XIII, Carlo Rezzonico of Venice. Pope from 1758 to 1769. Works to restore the navigability of the Tiber river. Silver annual medal 1763 Year V. By Ferdinando Hamerani. (Silver, 38.83 mm, 23.31 g). CLEMENS XIII PONT M A V Bust left with tiara and cope decorated with floral spirals; on the shoulder cut, HAMERANI. Rev. NAVIGATIONE TYBERIS RESTITVTA The Tiber seated right, holding oar and cornucopia, leans on a vase from which water comes out; next to him, the capitoline She-Wolf; in the background, the course of the river; in exergue, 1763. Modesti 2007, 241. Bartolotti 1967, 763. Patrignani 1939, 16. Mazio 491. Attractive iridescent old cabinet tone. Small edge nicks resulting from a previous mounting, otherwise, Nearly Uncirculated. Only 418 silver specimens minted. Very rare. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 547.

Lot # 673 - Clement XIII, Carlo Rezzonico of Venice. Pope from 1758 to 1769. The protection and defense of the Jesuit Order from Portugal attack for the management of the colonies in Latin America. Bronze medal undated. By Filippo Cropanese. (Bronze, 43.13 mm, 29.24 g). CLEMENS XIII PONT MAX Bust t left with camauro, mozzetta and stole decorated with spiral and The Holy Spirit emblem; on the shoulder cut, F CROPANESE. Rev. LIBERALITAS REDVX Charity standing, turned right and pouring coins on the ground from a cornucopia and at her right, on the ground, a cornucopia filled with fruits and flowers; in exergue, CONG P D. Patrignani 1939, 33. Mazio 499. Nearly Uncirculated. Rare. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 553.

Lot # 672 - Benedict XIV, Prospero Lorenzo Lambertini of Bologna. Pope from 1740 to 1758. Universal Jubilee of the Catholic Church. Silver medal 1750 Year IVB (Jubilee). By Ottone Hamerani. (Silver, 37.82 mm, 23.49 g). BENEDIC XIV P M A IVB Bust right with tiara, cope decorated with floral spirals and diamond shaped jewel button; on the shoulder cut, HAMERANI. Rev. IN COELO SEMPER ASSISTITVR St. Michael the Archangel radiated, with thunderbolts in hand tramples and casts out Satan. Patrignani 1939, 49a. Small die break on the obverse and small edge nicks resulting from a previous mounting, otherwise, Nearly Uncirculated. Very rare. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 511. According to the Catholic Church the Jubilee represents the year of the remission of sins, reconciliation, conversion and sacramental penance.

Lot # 671 - Benedict XIV, Prospero Lorenzo Lambertini of Bologna. Pope from 1740 to 1758. Universal Jubilee of the Catholic Church. Silver medal 1750 Year IVB (Jubilee). By Ottone Hamerani. (Silver, 40.62 mm, 37.73 g). BENED XIV PONT MAX A IVB Bust right with tiara, cope decorated with spirals plant and diamond shaped jewel button; on the shoulder cut, HAMERANI. Rev. FLVENT A DEVM OMNES GENTES Façade of St. Peter's Basilica seen from the left side; below in the foreground, the She-Wolf with the Twins in a garden; above, a flying angel with a trumpet holding a plaque on which IN SPLENDORE STELLARVM. Patrignani 1939, 48c. Mazio 467. Attractive iridescent old cabinet tone. Small die break. Extremely Fine. Very rare. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 509. According to the Catholic Church the Jubilee represents the year of the remission of sins, reconciliation, conversion and sacramental penance.