Bronze Medal of Pius VII, Pope, Paris, 1742–1823. 1920.147.976

Physical Description

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 38.2
  • Diameter (in mm): 41

Typological Description

• Object Type: Medal
• Date Range: 1742 - 1823
• Material: Bronze
• Symbol: DENON DIREX.DROZ F.

• Authority

  • Issuer: Denon, Dominique Vivant
  • Artist: Droz, Jean-Pierre
  • Maker: Monnaie de Paris

• Obverse

  • Legend: PIVS VII P.M.HOSPES NEAPOLIONIS IMP.
  • Type: Bust to r. in papal hat and garb
  • Portrait: Pius VII, Pope

• Reverse

  • Legend: EN JANVIER MDCCCV.S.S.PIE VII A VISITE LA MONNAIE DES MEDAILLES.
  • Type: Above words is umbrella, below are the keys of Saint Pierre

References

• Reference: Bramsen.2192

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1920.147.976
• Lot: 1920.147
• Department: Medals and Decorations
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

• Provenance

  • Powell, W.R.

Description

Subjects

• Event: Papal Visit to the Mint

Rights

• CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
• License: Public Domain Mark (images)
• Rights: No Copyright - United States