Medal - Leo XIII Holy Year

€367,166.00
LocationPapal States
Year1900
TypeSouvenir medals/Event souvenir
CompositionBronze
Weight26.6 g
Diameter39 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
ShapeRound with a loop
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeStefano Johnson
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionThe Pope assisted by the court opens the Holy Door, legend in exergue.
Obverse letteringANNUS • SACER • ROMAE • MDCCCC
(Translation: Sacred Year Rome 1900)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionBlessing of Christ with the cruciferous globe, enthroned, on the clouds, with a radiant cross behind him and three angels, below, playing the trumpet and holding an olive branch. The engraver`s initials on the left side edge, at the beginning of legend.
Reverse letteringCHRISTO • DEO • SERVATORI • NOVI • SAEC • DEDICATIO S. J
(Translation: New Century Dedication to Christ God the Savior.)
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverRome, Italy (476-date)
Mintage1900  - -
Catalog ID8381773470
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