Italy, Vatican, the Society of St Gregory, an electrotype of the large bronze medal by JS & AB Wyon, 19th century

Obv: bust of Pope Gregory I right, SANCTVS GREGORIVS MAGNVS PONT MAX around

Rev: Latin legend in 9 lines

References: none found (not in Forrer)

Condition: Extremely fine; Diameter: 76mm

Notes: Saint Gregory (c.540-604) was Pope from 590-604, and is credited with securing the future of the Roman Catholic church.

Price £50