Papal States / Rome. Pius IX (1846–1878). First Vatican Council Medal, 1869. By Michel Eugène Blondelet. Large 68 mm version.
Obverse: An elaborate Gothic cinquefoil containing five religious subjects: the bust of Pope Pius IX facing left; the dove of the Holy Spirit carrying a branch above a globe; Saint Peter in his boat; Christ crucified; and the Virgin and Child. Signed BLONDELET F.
Reverse: Pope Pius IX seated on an elevated throne, blessing the assembled council fathers. Above, the Holy Family upon clouds, the dove of the Holy Spirit and the radiant Eye of Providence. In the exergue: CONCILE ŒCUMENIQUE / 1869.
Issued to commemorate the First Vatican Council, which opened in Rome on 8 December 1869. The detailed religious imagery and Gothic architectural framework distinguish this design, produced in several sizes.
Reference: Bartolotti XXIV-18.
Weight: 140 g.
Diameter: 68 mm.
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