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© Albator (CC BY-NC-SA)
Medal - Saint Benedict 1400th Anniversary
1880 year| Gold plated bronze | 14 g | 31 mm |
| Location | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Type | › Tokens |
| Year | 1880 |
| Composition | Gold plated bronze |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round with a loop |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#226179 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The Cross of Saint Father Benedict accompanied by several series of letters.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
V.R.S.N.S.M.V.S.M.Q.L.L.V.B.
C.S.P.B.
NDSMD
CSSML
Translation:
- Vade Retro Satana, Nunquam Suade Mihi Vana — Sunt Mala Quae Libas, Ipse Venena Bibas (Begone, Satan, do not suggest to me thy vanities — evil are the things thou profferest, drink thou thy own poison)
- Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti
- Non Draco Sit Mihi Dux (Let not the dragon be my guide)
- Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux (The Holy Cross be my light)
Edge
Plain