KARL GOETZ MEDALS. France - Germany - Scotland - Vatican City. Bribing of Pope Benedict XV Cast Bronze Medal, 1914. Munich Mint. MINT STATE. Kienast-157. 58mm. By Karl Goetz. Obverse: Pope Benedict seated right on throne, looking toward Europa (represented by Death) riding a bull into the Gates of Hell; Reverse: Pope Benedict in fishing boat right, hauling in net filled with Marianne (personification of France) and receiving satchel of money from Scottish sailor to right. Rich reddish-brown surfaces, with a few areas of darker hues.<p><em>This type alludes to the solicitation of Pope Benedict XV to support the war efforts of the entente powers against Germany.</em> From the Richard Jewell Collection.
