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ITALY - STATES OF THE FATHER - Pius IX (Jean-Marie...

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ITALY - STATES OF THE FATHER - Pius IX (Jean-Marie Mastai Ferretti) Bronze medal with brown patina representing the sovereign pontif Pius IX in bust on the right with on the reverse side the indication surrounding a representation of the Vatican "ob praesentiam summi antistitis religion". Signed ZACCAGNINI down the middle of the obverse. Diameter: 6 cm In its original red morocco case, decorated with small irons (two closing hooks are missing). Provenance: - Collection of an apostolic nuncio from the middle of the XIXth century. - Kept in his family until today.