1776 Vatican Copper Medal Pope Pius VI AN II Military Barracks in Civitavecchia
Description: A nice papal states copper medal with the image of the bust of Pope Pius VI who was pope in the period 1775-1799 on the obverse. The medal is the annual medal for the 2nd year of the pope's reign. It was issued to commemorate the building of the new Military Barracks in Civitavecchia. The obverse shows the bust of the pope facing right with the inscription "PVIS.VI.PONT.M.AN.II" surrounding the pontiff’s bust along the edge. The reverse shows the front of the new Military Barracks building in Civitavecchia. The medal shows great details of the building and shows two soldiers in front of the building and a man on a horse too, plus what looks like a person laying down. The image is surrounded by the legend "TVETVR.ET.ORNAT". The reverse has also the legend "CENTVM.CELLIS/MDCCLXXVI" in exergue. The medal is uncirculated with clear fields with no observable wear and spots retaining residual luster on the reverse. The medal has a plain edge. This is a nice-looking medal with great eye appeal, which would make a worthy addition to any collection. Please carefully review the photos as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: The medal is dated 1776.
Origin: Vatican City.
Artist: Unknown.
Weight and Size: The medal should weigh ~15 grams and is ~34 millimeters in diameter.
Maker: Struck by the Mint of Rome.
Marks: Unmarked.
Reference: Lincoln 1950 and Mazio 512.
Condition: I would grade the medal as uncirculated with some residual luster in a couple of small spots on the reverse. The medal is lightly toned and has great eye appeal. The fields are clear with minimum surface marks. The design shows no observable wear and is very detailed. A nice historic Catholic piece to add to your collection. Please view photos for additional condition information and to appreciate the beauty of the piece.
