1864 Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul, Philadelphia Medal. By Anthony C. Paquet. Bronze. MS-62 (NGC). 80 mm. <strong>Obv:</strong> Exterior cathedral with inscriptions CATHEDRAL OF ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL, PHILADELPHIA. above, BEGUN 1846, / COMPLETED 1864. <strong>Rev:</strong> Detailed interior cathedral view with peripheral inscriptions TE ES PETRUS ET SUPER HANC PETRAM AEDIFICABO ECCLESIAM MEAM above, VAS ELECTIONIS EST MIHI ISTE UT PORTET NOMEN MEUM CORAM GENTIBUS. Blended medium brown and olive-copper patina with a few light, well scattered carbon spots precluding a higher Choice Mint State rating. Though not listed in Julian, this medal was accomplished by U.S. Mint engraver Anthony C. Paquet and is avidly sought by students of the American medal series.
