Pius VII (1800-23) Tomb St Francis Assisi Ag Medal

Silver Annual Medal, Anno XXII of Pope Pius VII, on the discovery and recognition of the body of St. Francis of Assisi. Obverse: Pope right. Reverse: The tomb of St. Francis of Assisi, a cardinal standing at the right, supervising the opening of the tomb. The final medal of artist Tommaso Mercandetti who died the same year. Graded NGC Mint State 62.