1897 Silver Medal Pope Leo 13 Yr. 21 Bianchi Pinturicchio's Fresco Resurrection
Description: A nice mint state silver medal issued by the Vatican in 1898 to commemorate the resurrection of Christ. The high relief medal shows the bust of pope Leo XIII facing left on the obverse with the legend "LEO XIII.PONT.MAX.AN.XXI" surrounding it. The medal was designed by Bianchi. The reverse of the medal depicts Pinturicchio's Fresco of the Resurrection c. 1495 showing the image of pope Alexander VI kneeling and praying in front of the risen Christ on top of a casket. The reverse has the legend "BORGIANIS.DIAETIS.IN.CVLTVM.PRISTINVM.RESTITVTIS" (the Borgia’s diet restored in the original state) along the edge surrounding the design and "MDCCCXCVIII" in exergue. The medal is nicely toned and has great eye appeal. It is graded by NGC as Mint State MS61 and comes in a plastic holder so labeled. A truly nice-looking medal, which would make a worthy addition to any collection. Please carefully review the photos as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1898.
Origin: Vatican or Papal/Roman States.
Artist: Francesco Bianchi.
Weight and Size: Silver medal ~43 millimeters in diameter.
Maker: Struck by the Mint of Rome.
Marks: BIANCHI on the bottom of the obverse
Reference: Mazio 841.
Condition: The medal is in uncirculated condition and graded MS61 by NGC. It comes in a plastic holder sol labeled. The medal has no observable wear, and minimum surface marks. It is nicely toned and has great eye appeal. A great historic Catholic piece to add to your collection. Please view photos for additional condition information and to appreciate the beauty of the piece.
