Vatican. Medal Pius IX 1876 Immaculate Conception Column Medal by Bianchi 82mm 268g Bronze
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Pius IX, 1876 Immaculate Conception Column Medal by T. Bianchi in bronze, 82 mm and 268 g, with an original deep brown patina and bluish iridescence, a large papal presentation medal from the Vatican depicting Pope Pius IX on the obverse and the Piazza di Spagna with the Immaculate Conception Column on the reverse, exceptionally preserved.
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Pius IX 1876 Immaculate Conception Column Medal by Bianchi 82mm 268g Bronze
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Italy – Papal States
Pope Pius IX (1846–1878)
Monumental Presentation Bronze Medal – Immaculate Conception Column, Rome
Year: A. MDCCCLXXVI (1876)
Engraver: T. BIANCHI
Material: Bronze
Diameter: 82.00 mm
Weight: 268 g
Patina: Original deep brown with bluish iridescent toning (patina blu)
Extremely fine craftsmanship, exceptional state of preservation.
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Obverse
Superb high-relief portrait of Pope Pius IX, facing left, wearing richly embroidered papal vestments.
Pius IX, Supreme Pontiff, Sacred Prince, 31
Signed along the lower edge: T. BIANCHI F.
The detail in the textured stole embroidery is extraordinary — crisp, sharp, and fully legible down to the smallest rosette and papal stemma.
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Reverse
Detailed architectural perspective of Piazza di Spagna with the Column of the Immaculate Conception, erected under Pius IX following the proclamation of the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception (1854).
The legend recounts the decree that affirmed the dogma.
In exergue: A. MDCCCLXXVI – T. BIANCHI F.
The detailed modeling of the column and buildings is rendered with rare precision.
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Historical Significance
This is one of the major papal medals of the 19th century.
Large-format presentation issues like this were not intended for general circulation, but reserved for:
Diplomatic gifts
Cardinals and high clergy
Vatican officials and dignitaries
As a result, very few survive, and most examples show wear, abrasions, or cleaning.
This medal retains a remarkably original surface and presents museum-level quality.
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Condition / Preservation
Exceptional impact with razor-sharp details.
Outstanding original patina, with subtle bluish iridescence ('patina blu') highly prized by collectors.
No cleaning, no scratches, no edge knocks.
Smooth fields and fully intact relief.
Arguably one of the finest specimens known on the market today.
A medal of this size, weight, and perfectly preserved patina is rare to encounter.
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Rarity
Large Pius IX papal presentation medals are scarce, but this specific issue in this condition is rare.
Among the very few documented examples, this is likely one of the best preserved currently in private hands.
Pius IX 1876 Immaculate Conception Column Medal by Bianchi 82mm 268g Bronze
The input is a dash character, which does not require translation.
Italy – Papal States
Pope Pius IX (1846–1878)
Monumental Presentation Bronze Medal – Immaculate Conception Column, Rome
Year: A. MDCCCLXXVI (1876)
Engraver: T. BIANCHI
Material: Bronze
Diameter: 82.00 mm
Weight: 268 g
Patina: Original deep brown with bluish iridescent toning (patina blu)
Extremely fine craftsmanship, exceptional state of preservation.
The input is a dash character, which does not require translation.
Obverse
Superb high-relief portrait of Pope Pius IX, facing left, wearing richly embroidered papal vestments.
Pius IX, Supreme Pontiff, Sacred Prince, 31
Signed along the lower edge: T. BIANCHI F.
The detail in the textured stole embroidery is extraordinary — crisp, sharp, and fully legible down to the smallest rosette and papal stemma.
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Reverse
Detailed architectural perspective of Piazza di Spagna with the Column of the Immaculate Conception, erected under Pius IX following the proclamation of the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception (1854).
The legend recounts the decree that affirmed the dogma.
In exergue: A. MDCCCLXXVI – T. BIANCHI F.
The detailed modeling of the column and buildings is rendered with rare precision.
The input is a dash character, which does not require translation.
Historical Significance
This is one of the major papal medals of the 19th century.
Large-format presentation issues like this were not intended for general circulation, but reserved for:
Diplomatic gifts
Cardinals and high clergy
Vatican officials and dignitaries
As a result, very few survive, and most examples show wear, abrasions, or cleaning.
This medal retains a remarkably original surface and presents museum-level quality.
The input is a dash character, which does not require translation.
Condition / Preservation
Exceptional impact with razor-sharp details.
Outstanding original patina, with subtle bluish iridescence ('patina blu') highly prized by collectors.
No cleaning, no scratches, no edge knocks.
Smooth fields and fully intact relief.
Arguably one of the finest specimens known on the market today.
A medal of this size, weight, and perfectly preserved patina is rare to encounter.
The input is a dash character, which does not require translation.
Rarity
Large Pius IX papal presentation medals are scarce, but this specific issue in this condition is rare.
Among the very few documented examples, this is likely one of the best preserved currently in private hands.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country/province
Vatican
Year/Period and Variation
Pius IX 1876 Immaculate Conception Column Medal by Bianchi 82mm 268g Bronze
Denomination
Medal
Condition
Ungraded
Theme
Religion
Number of items
1
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