Jim adds:

1908 Centennial of the Catholic Diocese of New York Medal. By J. Edouard Roine. Miller-21. Bronze. Mint State.

76 mm. Housed in the original green case, as issued by the American Numismatic Society, which is in excellent condition with minor interior discoloration and trivial signs of handling. (Total: 1 medal; 1 case)

The obverse bears portraits of the seven archbishops who presided over the Diocese of New York during its first century. Archbishop Farley in the center.

The reverse displays a view of St. Patrick's Cathedral in he center; at sides, partial representations if St. Peter's Church of 1808 on Barclay Street and St. Patrick's Church on Mott Street. consecrated in 1815. Four coats of arms entwined in a wreath at the sides.

Edge contains maker's mark, MED. ART CO & (D within diamond);

This medal was issued by both the American Numismatic Society (ANS) and the Catholic Diocese of New York. Only medals which bear edge numbers were issued by the ANS. One medal in gold was presented to Pope Pius X. Silver and bronze medals with the edge number 1 were presented to Archbishop Farley and 100 medals each in silver and bronze (numbered 2-101) were for ANS members. There is an unknown number of silver and bronze medals struck without numbers for the Diocese.

The medal measures 76mm in diameter and was struck by the Medallic Art Company of New York. The reported mintage is 1 piece in gold, and 101 each in bronze and silver.

References: Baxter 299

To read the complete Medallic Art Collector article, see:
Catholic Diocese of New York Centennial1908(https://medallicartcollector.com/ans-1908.shtml)

To read the complete lot description, see:
1908 Centennial of the Catholic Diocese of New York Medal. By J. Edouard Roine. Miller-21. Bronze. Mint State.(https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-1A78TB/1908-centennial-of-the-catholic-diocese-of-new-york-medal-by-j-edouard-roine-miller-21-bronze-mint-state)