Clement XIV, 1774, by Filippo Cropanese, bust right, wearing camauro, mozzetta and stole, A.VI, signed on truncation CROPANESE INC, rev. FRVCTVM ATTVLIT IN PATIENTIA, a palm tree, date in exergue, 39.5mm. (Bart.774; L.1931; Ma.508; Pat.23), good very fine, old dark toning

The annual medal for 1774 celebrates the publication of the Decree Dominus ac Redemptor which finalised the suppression of the Society of Jesus. The procedures against the Jesuits had begun under Benedict XIV, and the long awaited conclusion was celebrated by the publication of several medals.