Pope Cletus (78-90) Silver Medal c.1955

Silver proof-like medal, 29.5mm in diameter, of Pope Cletus (also called Saint Anacletus), the third pope c. 78-90 AD. Reverse: Dome of St. Peter's Basilica. Sculpted by Virginia Astorri and engraved by Orazio Lombardo. From a series of medals of the earliest popes circa 1955.