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Medal - Callixtus III Vow to Liberate Constantinople and Jerusalem from the Turks ND
1455 year| Bronze | 30.7 g | 40 mm |
| Location | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Callixtus III (Callistus III) (1455-1458) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1455 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 30.7 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#99908 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The Papal fleet on its way to fight the Turks.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
.HOC.VOVI.DEO.
UT.FIDEI.HOSTES. // .PERDEREM. // .ELEXIT.ME.
Engraver: Girolamo Paladino
Edge
Plain
Comment
Catalogue reference numbers: Spink# 339, Habich# 63, Tafel# 33.1, Modesti# 50
