Vatican. Lotto 2 medaglie 1922

Election to the papacy - Pastor Bonus - Dittico
Straight Back
PIVS • XI _ PONT • MAX • A • I
Left bust with beret, mozzetta, and stole.

On the shoulder cut: BONINSEGNA

PASTOR _ BONVS
Jesus standing in front with a halo, holding a sheep in his arms and a pastoral staff.

On the left: RIP. INTER. FL INC.

On the right: F.M. Lorioli & Castelli. Milan.

Extraordinary medal issued on 06-02-1922 to commemorate the election of Pius XI to the papacy by the Lorioli & Castelli establishment of Milan - Engraver Filippo Lorioli.
The V would have been created at the Pontiff's instruction; the medal was distributed to the members of the Sacred College during the consistory of December 14, 1922.

The Pericope of the Good Shepherd from the Gospel according to John 10:1-21: The Good Shepherd is Jesus, he is the one who gives his life for his flock.


Material: bronze
Diameter: 65.5 mm

1922 Ae 148 Egidio Boninsegna
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1922 Aug 173 - Egidio Boninsegna R3