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Medal - Saint Benedict 1400th Anniversary
1880 year- | - | 46.03 mm |
Location | Papal States |
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Type | Medals › Religious medals |
Year | 1880 |
Diameter | 46.03 mm |
Thickness | 3.175 mm |
Shape | Round with a loop |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-11-14 |
Numista | N#351647 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The Cross of Saint Father Benedict accompanied by several series of letters.
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, Smooth