Italy. Rome. Leone XIII, born Gioacchino Pecci from Carpineto (1878-1903). Silver medal 1901 by Bianchi. (Silver, 43.58 mm, 35.39 g). For the tomb monument of Innocent III. LEO XIII PONT MAX AN XXIV Bust with cap, mozzetta trimmed with fur and stole to left; under the bust BIANCHI. Rev. SEPVLCRVM INNOCENTIO III IN LATERANO EXTRVCTVM Facade of the sepulchral monument erected in St. John Lateran for Innocent III (1198-1216); beneath the lintel, LEO XIII INNOCENTIO III MDCCCXCI; at right, BIANCHI; on the exergue, LVCHETTI SCVLPSIT. Rinaldi 95. Bartolotti 90. Small hit on the edge, otherwise, almost Uncirculated.

Ex Astarte IX, 15 May 2002, lot 822.