Vatican, Pius IX (1846-1878). Boxed set of 2 Gold Medals of Honor and Merit, by G. Bianchi and N. Cerbara, in burnished flan (PROOFLIKE) An XX (1866), Rome.

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Vatican, Pius IX (1846-1878). Boxed set of 2 Gold Medals of Honor and Merit, by G. Bianchi and N. Cerbara, in burnished flan (PROOFLIKE) An XX (1866), Rome. NGC MS 61 PL (8219203-002 and 003).
Av. PIVS. IX. PONT. - MAX. AN. (date). Bust of the Supreme Pontiff left; below signature I. BIANCHI. F.
Rv. ARCHIGYMNASIVM. ROMANVM. Within a wreath formed of two laurel branches: HONORIS LAVREAM MERITVS and exergue signature N. C.
Gold - 50.48 g and 50.53 g g - 43.5 mm - 12 h
In a red morocco case with gold edging, attributed to ANTONINI ALBERTO.
NGC MS 61 PL (8219203-002 and 003).
Flan burnished appearance (PROOFLIKE). Strike on the listel at 7 o'clock for one. Hairlines in fields and small fingerprints. The original gloss is present under a slight patina. Unique and documented set. Superb.
Alberto Antonini (1844-1908) was honorary papal chamberlain (or cameraman) to Pope Pius IX and an official of the Congregation of Cardinals.