Léon XIII - Pèlerinage à Rome

Location France
Year 1889
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Weight 12.1 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round with a loop
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period Third Republic (1870-1940)
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Bust of Pope Leo XIII on the left. Titulature around and below the bust, the city.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering LEO• XIII• - PONT• MAX• ROMAE
Reverse description Representation of the Holy Family in daily life. Mary on the left, distaff in hand, spinning wool, Joseph on the right, cutting a piece of wood with a hatchet. Jesus in the middle, helping with household chores. French caption above, place and date in exergue.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering SOUVENIR DU PÈLERINAGE DES OUVRIERS FRANÇAIS A ROME 1889
Mintage
Numisquare ID 9866755390
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