VATICAN - Lot 104

VATICAN Reunion of three papal medals in bronze: - Oval bronze medal celebrating the XIIth year of Paul VI's pontificate. Obverse: Paul VI in profile, left, wearing the Mitre; the inscription "PAULUS VI PONT MAX ANNO XII" appears around the rim. Reverse: the Last Supper. In a paper sleeve, - Celebration of the VIIth year of the pontificate of Pius XII. Obverse: bust of Pius XII in profile wearing the skullcap; around the edge, the words "PIUS XII PONT. MAX. AN. VII. Signed MISTRUZZI. Reverse: Samaritan giving charity to a sick man; at the bottom, in a cartouche "FECIT MISERICOR-DIAM". - Celebration of the XVIth year of the pontificate of Pius XII. Obverse: bust of Pius XII in profile, olive branch below; around the edge, "PIUS XII PONTIFEX MAXIMUS ANNO XVI". Signed MISTRUZZI. Reverse: Virgin in Majesty, on her throne, crushing the serpent; the inscription "A PIO XIII.P.MDEIPARA.VIRGO.COELI.TERRAEOVE.PRAEDICATA.REGINA - MCM - LIIII".