POPE SAINT JOHN XXIII (Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, 1881-1963)

(POPE JOHN XXIII, JOANNES XXIII PONTIFEX MAXIMUS)

Born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, 25 November 1881; died 1963;
Pope from 1958 - 1963, canonized 2014

affectionately called "the Good Pope" ("il papa bueno")

A well-figured profile portrait in low relief, sacred medal round pendant, 18k, Italian hallmarks, fine casting and quality finish... hard-to-find large size & lavish weight

Overall Size : height 1-1/8"to top of the oval bale;
diameter of the medal, 22mm, 7/8 inch

Quality & Maker Marks : "750" & Italian hallmark struck verso
Gross Weight : .1905 tr oz (5.93 grams)

# hmb 24003............................................................................. $ 750.