Pius IX 1846 - 1851

This 19th-century silver medal, created by Italian artist Bonfiglio Zaccagnini (1793-1867), features a portrait of Pope Pius IX on one side and a depiction of Jesus washing the feet of a disciple on the other. The medal, which measures 3.2 cm in diameter, serves as a commemorative piece honoring Pius IX, who served as Pope from 1846 to 1878. The inscription on the reverse side, "Ego Dominus et Magister", translates to "I am the Lord and the Master" and references Jesus's actions in the biblical scene. This medal, with its religious subject matter and historical significance, is a fine example of 19th-century Italian medallic art.