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Ink Well in the Shape of a Lion: Closed

Leo XIII: An Ink Well in the Shape of a Lion Commemorating His Fiftieth Anniversary as a Priest

The inkwell is made of bronze and was commissioned by his family for the public exposition of the firtieth anniversary of Pope Leo XIII as a priest. It is in very good shape. The head of the lion opens to fill the body of... read more »

Rosary and Case of Benedict XVI

Benedict XVI: A Rosary and Case From Pope Benedict's Visit to the United States

In 2008, Pope Benedict XVI visited the United States. Archbishop Dennis Schnurr a friend of the Papal Artifacts' Expert, was given this rosary and its case as a gift from the pope. He in turn donated it to the Collection.  ... read more »

Gold Coin From the Pontificate of Blessed Pius IX: Back

Blessed Pius IX: A Gold Coin

This is a single scudo from 1854 made with a loop to be worn as jewelry. A scudo is a denomination of coinage in the Papal States prior to the lira. read more »