On May 8, 2025, the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics waited anxiously for a phrase that’s been uttered for generations: Habemus Papem. After two days, the Conclave ended with the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the newest Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. Never before has the phrase Habemus Papem been used to announce the selection of an American as Pope! Right now, 1 oz America’s First Pope Silver Rounds are available at JM Bullion.
Round Highlights:
Each of the 1 oz America’s First Pope Silver Rounds offered here comes with a protective plastic flip. The rounds are proof-like specimens that include frosted devices and mirror-like fields. The portrait of Pope Leo XIV captures his image in the moments after he appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica.
The Latin phrase “Habemus Papam,” which translates to “We have a Pope,” serves as the pivotal announcement proclaimed from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica following a successful papal election. Traditionally delivered by the Cardinal Protodeacon to the waiting crowd in St. Peter’s Square, this ceremonial declaration represents the culmination of the secretive conclave process, where cardinals have reached the required two-thirds majority to select a new pontiff.
The obverse of America’s First Pope Silver Rounds comes with a front-facing portrait of Pope Leo XIV. Born Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV is the first American to ever be elected by the Conclave. The portrait shown here captures Pope Leo XIV as he emerges on the balcony at St. Peter’s Basilica to greet the world, with elegant robes and his hands held out in front of his body with interlaced fingers.
On the reverse of 1 oz America’s First Pope Silver Rounds, you’ll find a view of Vatican City. Established by the Lateran Treaty in 1929, this microstate houses remarkable cultural treasures, including St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo’s renowned ceiling frescoes, and extensive museum collections containing masterpieces spanning millennia. Despite its diminutive size, Vatican City operates its own postal service, radio station, banking system, and security force—the colorfully uniformed Swiss Guard.
If you have any questions about silver rounds, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.
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"On the reverse at the window on the left side there is a bright mark on all five of these rounds. It detracts from the frosted proof-like appearance. It's interesting that the reeded edge is not all the way around. It looks like a verification of the content."
On May 8, 2025, the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics waited anxiously for a phrase that’s been uttered for generations: Habemus Papem. After two days, the Conclave ended with the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the newest Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. Never before has the phrase Habemus Papem been used to announce the selection of an American as Pope! Right now, 1 oz America’s First Pope Silver Rounds are available at JM Bullion.
Round Highlights:
Each of the 1 oz America’s First Pope Silver Rounds offered here comes with a protective plastic flip. The rounds are proof-like specimens that include frosted devices and mirror-like fields. The portrait of Pope Leo XIV captures his image in the moments after he appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica.
The Latin phrase “Habemus Papam,” which translates to “We have a Pope,” serves as the pivotal announcement proclaimed from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica following a successful papal election. Traditionally delivered by the Cardinal Protodeacon to the waiting crowd in St. Peter’s Square, this ceremonial declaration represents the culmination of the secretive conclave process, where cardinals have reached the required two-thirds majority to select a new pontiff.
The obverse of America’s First Pope Silver Rounds comes with a front-facing portrait of Pope Leo XIV. Born Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV is the first American to ever be elected by the Conclave. The portrait shown here captures Pope Leo XIV as he emerges on the balcony at St. Peter’s Basilica to greet the world, with elegant robes and his hands held out in front of his body with interlaced fingers.
On the reverse of 1 oz America’s First Pope Silver Rounds, you’ll find a view of Vatican City. Established by the Lateran Treaty in 1929, this microstate houses remarkable cultural treasures, including St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo’s renowned ceiling frescoes, and extensive museum collections containing masterpieces spanning millennia. Despite its diminutive size, Vatican City operates its own postal service, radio station, banking system, and security force—the colorfully uniformed Swiss Guard.
If you have any questions about silver rounds, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.
"On the reverse at the window on the left side there is a bright mark on all five of these rounds. It detracts from the frosted proof-like appearance. It's interesting that the reeded edge is not all the way around. It looks like a verification of the content."