Medal - Leo XIII (Tribute to the Continents) ND (1900) front Medal - Leo XIII (Tribute to the Continents) ND (1900) back
Medal - Leo XIII (Tribute to the Continents) ND (1900) photo
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Medal - Leo XIII Tribute to the Continents ND

1900 year
Bronze 30.55 g 38.5 mm
Description
Location
Papal States
Pope
Leo XIII (1878-1903)
Type
Medals › Religious medals
Year
1900
Composition
Bronze
Weight
30.55 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#240056
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Towards the enthroned Pontiff with triple crown, cope and keys, irradiated by the dove of the Holy Spirit between an Angel and the allegorical figure of the Church under Angel carrying ribbon on globe with the names of the Continents.

Lettering: Amer. Asia. Europa. Africa.

Designer: Filippo Speranza

Comment

Medal issued in 1888 using a combination of the obverse of the Mo117 medal with the obverse of Mo112, manufactured by Filippo Speranza at Stefano Johnson's factory in Milan.
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