★ A very rare gold medal of John XXIII ★

ITALY. Papal Coinage. John XXIII, 1958-1963. Medal 1962 (Gold, 39 mm, 35.08 g, 12 h), on the opening of the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965). IOANNES / XXIII P.M. Bust of John XXIII to left, wearing zucchetto and mantum; to left, youth with lamb on shoulders. Rev. CONCILIVM OECVMENICVM VATICANVM II / A.D.MXMLXII - ABIN. PONT. IV. View of the Council. Very rare. In original case with certificate. Proof.

From a Swiss collection of Papal medals, ex Aurora E-Auction 20, 11 February 2021, 46.