Sold for:
$438
$438
A gold tone medal marked "900," owned by Pelé. The medal depicts a profile portrait of Pope Paul VI on the obverse and a figure of Mary holding Jesus on the reverse surrounded by the words "Alus Populi Romani Ora Pro Nobis." Pelé met with Pope Paul VI during a special audience granted in the Pontiff’s private studio at the Vatican City’s Apostolic Palace, Rome, Italy, on March 8, 1966, while on his honeymoon with his then wife Rosemeri. It is unknown whether Pelé was given this medal at that time. Accompanied by a black and white image of Pelé with Pope Paul VI. Diameter, 1 inch $600-800 £420-560 Categories: PELÉ
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-06-07
