Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. The new Confession in St. Mary Major. Bronze medal of maximum module 1874 Year XXIX. By Giuseppe Bianchi. (Bronze, 82.14 mm, 266.86 g). PIVS IX PONT MAX AN XXIX Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with the Pope insignia, the radiated Cross and floral spirals; under the bust, I BIANCHI S. Rev. HYPOGEVM LIBERIANVM DESCENSV ADDITO AREAQVE IN INTROITVM APERTA PERFECTVM ET EXORNATVM A MDCCCLXIV Interior of the Basilica of St. Mary Major with the altar of the Confession; below to left, near the edge of the floor, I BIANCHI S. Bartolotti 1971, 19. Bartolotti 1988, p. 310-311, XXIX – n. 3. Small nicks to the edge, otherwise, Nearly Uncirculated. Very rare. Ex ACR 7, 10 May 2013, lot 2547. This maximum module medal concludes the series of the interiors of the four Patriarchal Roman Basilicas. The date on the reverse refers to the solemn consecration of the altar which took place on April 17, 1864. As with the others, also this extraordinary medal shows us a fascinating perspective panorama, with spectacular depth even in the smallest details.