Medal - Leo XIII (Pilgrimage of French Workers) 1897 front Medal - Leo XIII (Pilgrimage of French Workers) 1897 back
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Medal - Leo XIII Pilgrimage of French Workers

1897 year
Bronze 29 g 38.5 mm
Description
Location
Papal States
Pope
Leo XIII (1878-1903)
Type
Medals › Religious medals
Year
1897
Composition
Bronze
Weight
29 g
Diameter
38.5 mm
Thickness
3.5 mm
Shape
Round with a loop
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#428577
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Representation of Joan of Arc in dress and armor, signed: A. SIRLETTE, surrounded by the legend.

Lettering:
JEANNE D’ARC DÉCLARÉE VEN. LE 27 JANVIER 1894
A. SIRLETTE
* PRIEZ POUR LA FRANCE *

Translation:
JOAN OF ARC DECLARED VENERABLE JANUARY 27, 1894
A. SIRLETTE
* PRAY FOR FRANCE *

Engraver: Alfredo Sirletti

Edge

Plain

Comment

Medal struck, issued on 07-08-1897, to commemorate the pilgrimage to Rome of the French Workers.

Variations available in white  metal (tin), bronze, silver and gilt (gold) bronze.

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