Medal on the occasion of the Pope's return to Rome after the restoration of his political power by Spanish and French troops.
Medal by Gayrard, signed under the bust.
Obverse: bust of the Pope in liturgical vestments, left, signature GAYRARD F below
PIO IX PONTIFICI-MAXIMO A. MDCCCL
Reverse: a flying dove holding an olive branch in its beak, in the episode DIE SEC ID APRIL / MVCCCL
IN VRBEM REVERSUS PASTOR NON VLTOR
Diameter 59 mm, weight 79.56 g
