Wedding Token - Recuerdo Matrimonial Juan Pablo II ND
| Brass | - | 16 mm |
| Location | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Type | Religious medals › Wedding medals |
| Years | 1978-2005 |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#90507 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Legend at top, wreath at bottom heart behind hands, small cross with short rays above heart.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RECUERDO MATRIMONIAL
Edge
Plain
Comment
Arras TokensIn one Catholic wedding tradition, the groom gives the bride an Arras - a container of 13 coins. In addition to being a sort of dowry, the Arras symbolized the groom's promise (and ability) to support his family. In wealthy families, the Arras consisted of 13 gold or silver coins. Those less well off have used gold-plated small denomination coins, or tokens...These tokens generally have the words "Recuerdo Matrimonial" (which translates as "Wedding Souvenir" or "Marriage Memory").
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_arras
