Rare Large Antique Papal Indulgence – 1866 – Pope Pius IX

Beautiful and highly detailed original 19th-century Papal Indulgence issued in Rome by the Reverenda Camera Apostolica (Apostolic Chamber).

This is an authentic Vatican document, not a reproduction.

Key details:

Date: 1866

Pope: Pius IX

Origin: Vatican / Rome

Type: Papal Indulgence (Bref / Indulgentia)

Size: 63.5 × 48.5 cm (25 × 19 inches) – large decorative format

Technique: Fine lithograph with architectural border and views of major Roman basilicas

Seal: Original embossed paper seal fully intact

Handwriting: Names and signatures filled by hand in ink

Condition: Very good for the age – crisp paper, no tears, no repairs. Light age toning on margins. Ready for framing.

This is a premium large format indulgence, far rarer than the usual small certificates.

The artwork includes religious figures, cherubs, and detailed engravings of important Roman churches.

Perfect for collectors of Vatican documents, Catholic antiquities, Rome history, or 19th-century prints.

Rare Vatican indulgence from the 19th century, especially in this large format with the original embossed seal.

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