Summary
Medal Pope Pius VII visits the Mint, by Jean Pierre Droz, Issued by France, 1805
Minted in Paris
Obverse Description
Bust of Pope Pius VII wearing the Papal tiara; around, PIUS VII P. M. HOSPES NEAPOLIONIS IMP.; below in small lettering, DROZ F. AN XIII.
Reverse Description
At centre in four lines between a papal umbrella and the keys of St. Peter, EN JANVIER MDCCCV . / S. S. PIE VII A VISITE / LA MONNAIE / DES MEDAILLES.
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
This medal was struck on the visit of Pope Pius VII. to the medal mint, January, 1805. He was in Paris for the coronation of Napoleon I.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1802 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Person Depicted
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
41 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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References
Laskey p. 87 No. XLVIII
[Book] Laskey, J. C. Medals Struck at the National Medal Mint by Order of Napoleon Bonaparte., 87 Pages
