An 1932 Silver Pope Pius XI Medal by Mistrvzzi
An 1932 Silver Pope Pius XI Medal by Mistrvzzi - Pius XI (1922-1939). Silver, engraver marked "MISTRVZZI", obverse illustrating the right-facing bust of Pope Pius XI and inscribed "PIVS. XI. PONTIFEX. MAXIMUS. ANNO. XI.", issued in the eleventh year of his reign (1932), reverse illustrating a wing of the Vatican and inscribed "CELEBERRIMIS. PICTVRIS. VATICANIS. APTA. SEDES. A. FVND. EXCCITATA", 43.3 mm, light contact, extremely fine.
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