Italy. Rome. Leone XIII, born Gioacchino Pecci from Carpineto (1878-1903). Silver medal 1903 by Bianchi. (Silver, 43.50 mm, 35.81 g). Establishment of the Biblical Studies Commission. LEO XIII PONT MAX AN XXVI Bust with cap, mozzetta trimmed with fur and stole to left; under the bust, BIANCHI. Rev. SPIRITV SANCTO INSPIRATI LOCVTI SVNT SANCTI DEI HOMINES The Holy Spirit irradiates the Apostles and the Prophets standing on clouds. Rinaldi 97. Bartolotti 903. Small hit on the edge. Almost Uncirculated.
Ex Triton V, 15 January 2002, lot 2392 and Astarte IX, 15 May 2002, lot 823.