Medal - Saint Benedict 1400th Anniversary

€1.00
LocationPapal States
Year1880
TypeReligious medal
Composition
Weight
Diameter46.03 mm
Thickness3.175 mm
ShapeRound with a loop
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain, Smooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionSaint Benedict haloed, standing in front holding the Holy Bible in his left hand and the Holy Cross in the right.
Obverse letteringEIVS IN OBITV NRO PRAE SENTIA MVNIAMVR CRVX S PATRIS BENEDICTI EX S.M. CASINO MDCCCLXXX
(Translation: -Ejus in obitu nro praesentia muniamus (May we at our death be fortified by his presence) - Cross of the Holy Father Benedict - Holy Hill of Cassino - 1880)
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionThe Cross of Saint Father Benedict accompanied by several series of letters.
Reverse letteringV.R.S.N.S.M.V.S.M.Q.L.L.V.B. C.S.P.B. NDSMD CSSML
(Translation: -Vade Retro Satana, Nunquam Suade Mihi Vana ? Sunt Mala Quae Libas, Ipse Venena Bibas (Begone, Satan, do not suggest to me thy vanities ? evil are the things thou profferest, drink thou thy own poison) - Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti - Non Draco Sit Mihi Dux (Let not the dragon be my guide) - Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux (The Holy Cross be my light))
Reverse script
Engraver
Mintage1880  - -
Catalog ID2428766410
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