Medal - Leo XIII (Holy Year) 1900 front Medal - Leo XIII (Holy Year) 1900 back
Medal - Leo XIII (Holy Year) 1900 photo
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Medal - Leo XIII Holy Year

1900 year
Bronze 26.6 g 39 mm
Description
Location
Papal States
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1900
Composition
Bronze
Weight
26.6 g
Diameter
39 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round with a loop
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#367166
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Blessing of Christ with the cruciferous globe, enthroned, on the clouds, with a radiant cross behind him and three angels, below, playing the trumpet and holding an olive branch.
The engraver's initials on the left side edge, at the beginning of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CHRISTO • DEO • SERVATORI • NOVI • SAEC • DEDICATIO
S. J

Translation: New Century Dedication to Christ God the Savior.

Engraver: Stefano Johnson

Designer: Filippo Speranza

Edge

Plain

Comment

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