Pius XI, Achille Ratti of Desio. Pope from 1922 to 1939. 1st Anniversary of the establishment of the Vatican City State. Silver annual medal 1930 Year IX. By Aurelio Mistruzzi. (Silver, 43.95 mm, 39.31 g). PIVS XI PONT MAX AN IX Bust right with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with Jesus giving the keys to St. Peter; below the bust , MISTRVZZI. Rev. Panoramic view of the Vatican City; upwards, two flying angels upholding the coat of arms of the Holy See; in exergue, A CIVITATE VATICANA CONDITA ANNO I. Cusumano-Modesti 210. Bartolotti 1967, 930. Modesti 2009, 398. Calò 23. Toned. Uncirculated.
The medal, issued on the first anniversary of the establishment of Vatican City State, following the 1929 concordat between the Holy See and the Italian State, shows the new state borders.