Pius XI (1922-39) Anno III Gregorian University

Official Annual Medal of Pope Pius XI, year III, commemorating the new building of the Gregorian University. Obverse: Pope right. Reverse: front view of the Gregorian University; around, GREGORIANUM ABHINC.AN.C.SOC.IESU.REST. (The Gregorian University was given to the Society of Jesus 100 years ago). Lovely toned Unc. In exergue, NOVA SEDE DONATUR MCMXXIV (A new building is given in 1924). By Aurelio Mistruzzi.