Medal - Saint Benedict 1880 front Medal - Saint Benedict 1880 back
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Medal - Saint Benedict

1880 year
Aluminium 1.22 g 22.5 mm
Description
Location
Papal States
Type
Medals › Religious medals
Year
1880
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.22 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Shape
Round with a loop
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#90423
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Vade retro satana

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

Comment

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