Gregory XVI 1837 Etruscan Museum 51mm Bronze Medal

Pope Gregory XVI 1837 bronze medal by Giuseppe Girometti, on the creation of the Gregorian Etruscan Museum. Obverse: Gregory XVI facing right. Reverse: Cherub showing Etruscan antiques to the seated figure of Rome. Scarce medal. In addition, Gregory XVI medals larger than the 44mm annual medals are few and all uncommon. More information on the Etruscan Museum from the Vatican Museums website.