Medal - Baptism of Christ in the Jordan River

€396,150.00
LocationAustrian Empire
Year1900
TypeCommemorative medals/Religious medal
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight23.65 g
Diameter39 mm
Thickness2.7 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeLettering: J. C. - Shell or circle inside Hexagon
Period
NoticeLeo Zimpel
Reference(s) Hauser 1#5128, Slg. Monte#2627
Obverse descriptionThe Baptism of Christ in the Jordan River
Obverse letteringDiess ist mein lieber Sohn an welchem ich Wohlgefallen habe.
(Translation: This is my dear son in whom I am well pleased.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionPutti standing almost from the front and holding a plain shield for engraving of the recipients name.
Reverse letteringTaufgebet, Erinnert einst im Flug de Jahre an deine Taufe dich diess heilige Bild. So denke dessen der am Weihaltare empor auf seinem Arm dich hielt.
(Translation: Baptismal prayer, This holy image reminds you of your baptism in the flight of years. So remember him who held you up on his arm at the altar of consecration.)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
MintageND (1900)  - Exact date unknown but expected to be from around the year 1900 -
Catalog ID9357335820
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