Patron Saints of Doctors ND front Patron Saints of Doctors ND back
Patron Saints of Doctors ND photo
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Patron Saints of Doctors ND

 
Silver (.925) 29.5 g 400 mm
Description
Location
Portugal
Period
Second Republic (1926-1974)
Type
Medals › Religious medals
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
29.5 g
Diameter
400 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled (Proof)
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#312567
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Stylised heart surrounded by a serpent, letterings above and below within an ondulating banner

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SANTOS PATRONOS
SUPÕE-SE TEREM SIDO IRMÃOS
E VIVERAM NO SÉC. III.
FESTEJAM-SE A 26 DE SETEMBRO
MÉDICOS

Translation:
Patron Saints
Supposedly they were brothers
and lived in the 3rd century
celebrated on 26th of September
Doctors

Edge

Smooth with PA and 2 punctures (stamps) showing the legal Eagle stamp and 925 silver content.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PA

Comment

One of a set of three coins celebrating 3 different professions.
I like the heavy relief and I attach a second photo