Medal of Pius VII
Medal
1814 (made)
1814 (made)
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This silver plated medal depicts Pope Pius VII, to the left, wearing the berrettino, the mozzetto on the shoulders and an embroidered stole. On the reverse side a dove is shown with an olive branch in a halo of rays.
This medal was made to celebrate the release of Pius VII from captivity in 1814. He had been imprisoned by Napoleon.
This medal was made to celebrate the release of Pius VII from captivity in 1814. He had been imprisoned by Napoleon.
Object details
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| Title | Medal of Pius VII |
| Materials and techniques | Silver plated |
| Brief description | Silver plate medal, English, 19th cent, Thomas Webb, Pius VII with dove and inscription, 1814 |
| Physical description | Medal, silver plate. Obverse side, bust to left of pius wearing the berrettino, the mozzetto on the shoulders and an embroidered stole with the inscription PIVS VII. PONT. MAX. Signed, Webb. On the reverse side, the Holy Dove is shown with an olive branch in a halo of rays and the inscription PAX. POI. PP. VII. A DIRA CAPTIVITATE OB FID. CATH. TOLERATA REDVCI CATH. ANG. ET. HIB. D.D. MDCCCXIV. Signed I.M.INV. H & L. EXC. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr Michael Hall. |
| Object history | Given by Mr Michael Hall. |
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| Summary | This silver plated medal depicts Pope Pius VII, to the left, wearing the berrettino, the mozzetto on the shoulders and an embroidered stole. On the reverse side a dove is shown with an olive branch in a halo of rays. This medal was made to celebrate the release of Pius VII from captivity in 1814. He had been imprisoned by Napoleon. |
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| Accession number | A.58-1965 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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