Country: Vatican, City of - Leo XIII (Pope 1878-1903)
Type: Medallion
Composition: Bronze
Years: Undated (ca.1890)
Weight: 4.2 g
Diameter: 20 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Shape: Round with suspension ring.
Grade: VF/XF
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Commemorative issue:
Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.
Obverse:
Bust of Pope Leo facing to right. Italian legend around and "Roma" below.
Lettering:
LEONE XIII PONT• MASS•
ROMA
Reverse:
Standing facing and full-length, the two haloed Saints Peter and Paul holding key and sword, under the irradiated dove symbolizing the Holy Spirit.
Lettering:
S• PIETRO / S• PAOLO
Edge:
Plain.
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Avers:
Buste du pape Léon à droite. Légende italienne autour et "Roma" en dessous.
Lettrages:
LEONE XIII PONT• MASS•
ROMA
Revers:
Debout de face et de tout leur long, les deux saints auréolés Pierre et Paul tenant clé et glaive, sous la colombe irradiée symbolisant l'Esprit Saint.
Lettrages:
S• PIETRO / S• PAOLO
Tranche:
Lisse avec bélière.
Fuente : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/exonumi...
Colección : Médailles & Objets Liturgiques