Centennial Catholic See How We Prosper

1876 · SH 2-87 BZ

Reference SH 2-87 BZ
Date 1876
Metal Bronze
Weight
Diameter 45 mm
Designed By Rudolf Laubenheimer
Engraved By
Minted By
Rarity R-7
Orientation

Catholic version, “In Honor of the Catholic Visitors to the International Exposition.” Designed by German-American engraver Rudolf Laubenheimer. One of five different obverse designs that share a common “See How We Prosper” reverse. Bust of Blessed Pope Pius IX who reigned from 1846 until his death in 1878, the longest reign in Church history. Pius had a close relationship with America.

Category

1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition