N° 489 | Vatican Marian Congress Immaculate Conception Medal 1950

489 - Vatican Marian Congress Immaculate Conception Medal 1950
489 - Vatican Marian Congress Immaculate Conception Medal 1950

Description

vgAE 30 mm.; (Pius XII 1939-1958); with original ribbon; Condition-I (KW722)

GPT Description

The Vatican Marian Congress Immaculate Conception Medal of 1950 is a significant numismatic item from the Vatican City (VTC). This medal was issued during the papacy of Pope Pius XII, who reigned from 1939 to 1958. The medal measures approximately 30mm in diameter and is accompanied by its original ribbon. Historically, the year 1950 was a notable one for the Catholic Church as it marked the declaration of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception by Pope Pius IX in 1854. The Immaculate Conception is a doctrine that asserts that the Virgin Mary was conceived without original sin. The Vatican Marian Congress of 1950 likely celebrated and honored this important aspect of Catholic Marian theology. Medals like the Vatican Marian Congress Immaculate Conception Medal often serve as commemorative pieces for religious events, anniversaries, or important figures within the Catholic Church. They hold both historical and religious significance, making them sought-after collectibles for numismatists and enthusiasts of Vatican City coinage.
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