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ITALY
Vatican, Leo XII (1823–1829). Gold medal, closing of the Holy Door, by G. Girometti, 1825 – Year III, Rome.
Obv. LEO. XII. PON. – MAX. ANNO. (date). Bust of the Supreme Pontiff facing right, with the signature G. GIROMETTI below. F.
Rev. ET. CLAVSIT. The Pope, surrounded by cardinals, prelates and Swiss Guards, closes the Holy Door.
Lincoln 2115 – Mazio 586 – Bartolotti p.246; Gold – 43.58 g – 43 mm – 12 h
NGC UNC DETAILS-CLEANED (8769685-001).
By Giuseppe Girometti. Only 28 examples struck in gold! Special strike with satin-finish reliefs. Traces of brushing on the obverse. Attractive patina with golden highlights on the reverse. Superb.
The ceremony to close the Holy Door, at the end of the Holy Year, took place at St Peter’s on Christmas Eve 1825
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