Historical and Art Medals

Italy, Vatican, Pius IX (1846-78), The Basilica of St. Paul Reconstructed, 1854, a large copper medal by I. Bianchi, bust left, reverse interior of the basilica, 82mm (Molinari 216; L'Arte della medaglia. . . del 1846, no. 279). Metal flaw on cheek and some light verdigris spots on reverse, otherwise extremely fine and a handsome architectural medalThe Basilica of St. Paul was rebuilt by a team of architects under the control of Luigi Poletti (1793-1869). The work commenced in 1833 and the basilica was consecrated on 4 December 1854.

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