Medal - Saint Benedict

€1.00
LocationVatican City
Year
TypeReligious medal
CompositionCopper
Weight2.2 g
Diameter
Thickness1.00 mm
ShapeOval
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionPope Benedict of Roman Catholics
Obverse letteringCRVX S P BENEDICTI
(Translation: - Cross of the Holy Father Benedict)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionVade retro satana
Reverse letteringS.M.V.S.M.Q.L.I.V.B. IHS V.R.S.N.S.M. 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 scriptLatin
Engraver
MintageND  - -
Catalog ID2609126930
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