ITALY - ITALIE Vatican, Benedict XV (1914-1922). Annual Gold Medal, New Code of Canon Law, by Bianchi, Flan bruni (PROOF) 1917 - An III, Rome. Av. BENEDICTVS. XV. - PONT. MAX. A. (date). Bust of the Supreme Pontiff on the right; below, signature BIANCHI. Rv. The Supreme Pontiff holding a book of canon law, surrounded by various figures; in the exergue: NOVO ECCLESIAE LEGVM CODICE PVBLICATO. Bart.E917 - Mont.03 ; Gold - 58,7 g - 44 mm - 12 h On a burnished blank (PROOF) with only a few fingerprints in the mirror fields. Micro-scratches on the cheek. Almost Fleur de coin. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.