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| 1854 Vaticon The Consecration of Saint Paul Basilica Outside the Walls by Ignazio Bianchi. Silver: 82MM./280 gms. Obv: Bust of Pius IX facing left, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and decorative stole, legend PIVS IX PONT . MAX . Signed I. BIANCHI F. Rev: Interior view of the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, looking down the central nave towards the apse. Legend PIVS.IX.P.M.BASILICAM.PAVLI.APOST.AB.INCENDIO.REFECTAM.SOLEMNI.RITV.CONSECRAVIT.IV.ID.DEC.MDCCCLIV. In exerque, AL. POLETTI . ARCH.INV. At the base of floor, I.BIANCHI.FECIT. |
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