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1966.114.23.a

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Pius IX (1792–1878), Pope 1846–1878, Ruins of St. Basilica of St. Paul

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Artist

Giuseppe Girometti (1780 - 1851)

Title

Pius IX (1792–1878), Pope 1846–1878, Ruins of St. Basilica of St. Paul

Creation Date

1823

Century

19th century

Dimensions

2 in. (5.1 cm.)

Classification

Medals/Plaquettes

Creation Place

Europe, Italy

Medium and Support

bronze, black patina

Credit Line

Gift of Amanda Marchesa Molinari

Copyright

Public Domain

Accession Number

1966.114.23.a

On the night of July 15–16, 1823, an accident caused the catastrophic fire documented by this medal to destroy much of the Basilica of St. Paul. In response, Pope Leo XII initiated a great campaign to restore the building. His plea for assistance was met by generous donations from people all over the world, including contributions from Tsar Nicholas I of Russia and King Fouad I of Egypt. The rebuilding of the Church took decades and the Basilica was re-consecrated in 1854 with great fanfare. Please also see medal 13.05 celebrating the re-consecration of the Basilica.

Object Description

211 PIUS IX Mastai Ferretti, Pope 1846-78

Obv. Bust to right, wearing skullcap, mozzetta and stole. Around, PIVS . IX . PONTIFEX . MAXIMVS .
Rev. Ruins of Saint Paul's. In exergue, BASILIC . S . PAVLI EX INCENDIO | XV . IVL . MDCCCXXIII | GIROMETTI FEC .
Bronze, struck, black patina, 51 mm.

Ruins of Saint Paul's Outside the Walls, which burned in 1823. For restored church, see no. 216.

Bibl.: Brescia 2, p. 43, no. 537.