Lot 53
Italy, Vatican City. Pope John XXIII AV Medal. Second Ecumenical Council, 1962.

World Coins; Including items from the Provence Collection | C24005
Auction: 17 July 2024 at 10:00 BST
Estimate: £350 - £400
Description
Italy, Vatican City. Pope John XXIII AV Medal. Second Ecumenical Council, 1962. Designs by P. Giampaoli. IOANNES•XXIII•PONTIFEX•MAXIMVS, CONCILIVM•OECVMENICVM•VATICANVM•II in two lines over mantled bust to left; P.G. and date below / VBI•SVNT•DVO•VEL•TRES•CONGREGATI•IN•NOMINE•MEO, IBI•SVM•IN•MEDIO•EORVM in two lines over scene of the ecumenical meeting of the Pope and the Archbishopric, Christ radiate above, book on table in foreground inscribed EVAN-GELIA. 7.00g, 23mm, 6h.
Mint State; proof like fields.

