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Pope Pius IX (b. 1792; r. 1846–78)

Loan
Datedated 1854
MediumCopper alloy, struck
DimensionsDiam.: 3 1/4 in. (8.21 cm)
Credit LineDr. Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher Collection
Accession numberSCHER.2014.15.323
Commentary
Unless otherwise noted, the dimensions indicate the medal’s diameter taken at the widest point.
On View Second Floor, Room 32, Medals Room
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