Historical and Art Medals

End of the New Codex, 1917, a silver medal by F. Bianchi, bust of Benedict XV right, rev. Pope with prelates, 44mm (Bart. 917); The Suffering of the Mother Church, 1919, a silver medal by G. Romagnioli, bust left, rev. Christ in benediction, 44mm (Bart. 919) [2]. First practically as struck, second with minor scuffing, extremely fine (£70-90)