Vatican. Pius XII, 1939-1958
Vatican. Pius XII, 1939-1958
Jubilee Medal 1950. Dogma of the Assumption. Silver, 44 mm, 34.65 g. By A. Mistruzzi. PIVS XII PONTIFEX MAXIMVS ANNO JVBILAEI MCML. Bust of Pius XII left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with arabesques and scenes from the life of Mary; below MISTRUZZI. Rev. MARIA DEI PARENS IN CAELVM ANIMA ET CORPORE EVECTA PRONVNTIATVR CAL NOV MCML. The Veiled Blessed Virgin crowned with 12 stars with open arms on clouds, carried in flight by five angels towards heaven from which rays descend. Cusumano V., Modesti A., Pio XII nella Medaglia (1939-1958), Roma 1989, n. 182; Bartolotti, F. La Medaglia Annuale dei Romani Pontefici da Paolo V a Paolo VI, Rimini 1967, p. 379; De Luca P., Medaglie Papali. Papal Medals. Santa Severina 1975, n. 223. Iridiscent patina. Gem Uncirculated. Lustrous and prooflike. With original red leather case with gilded papal coat of arms in the centre, gilded decorations on the edges and in the four corners.