Medal - Saint Benedict ND front Medal - Saint Benedict ND back
Medal - Saint Benedict ND photo
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Medal - Saint Benedict ND

 
Copper 2.2 g -
Description
Location
Vatican City
Type
Spiritual tokens › Religious tokens
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.2 g
Size
20.15 × 19.15 mm
Thickness
1.00 mm
Shape
Oval
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#378664
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Vade retro satana

Script: Latin

Lettering:
S.M.V.S.M.Q.L.I.V.B. IHS V.R.S.N.S.M.
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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