John XXIII 1958 Election Medal 48mm Bronze

Official Vatican City bronze Extraordinary Medal commemorating the 1958 election of Pope John XXIII by Pietro Giampaoli. Reverse depicts John XXIII's coat of arms surmounted by crossed keys and tiara. Around, OBOEDIENTIA ET PAX. 48mm diameter, matte UNC (a 50mm version of this medal exists in proof, cf. DeLuca-273).