Papal States, Benedict XV, 1914-1922, Gold Medal 1920, NGC graded, extremely rare

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Papal States. Benedict XV, 1914-1922 (Giacomo Della Chiesa). 1920 Gold Annual Medal AN VI by Mistruzzi; 54.22 g.  
Obverse: BENEDICTUS XV PONT MAX A VI Bust left MISTRUZZI // Reverse: CAELITUM SANCTORUM HONORIBUS AVCTI Saints Margarete Alacoque, Saint Gabriel dell Ad dollorate, Saint Giovanni d'Arco on clouds irradiated by a mystical dove (Christ)

Extremely rare, of great historical interest, and in beautiful state of preservation with pristine prooflike fields. Modesti reports only 10-15 specimens minted in Gold. By far the finest of only two known in commerce. NGC graded MS 64

Graded NGC Yes
Grade MS 64
Certificate Number 6679158-002
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Provenance Details

Ex Tkalec 2007 lot 95 (with ticket).

Comment

Mistruzzi's first Vatican medal with a stunning reverse celebrating the canonizations of Saint Joan of Arc in 1920, pictured reverse right in battle armour with flag.

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