Medal - Saint Benedict

€166,490.00
LocationPapal States
Year1880
TypeCommemorative medals/Religious medal
CompositionSilver plated brass
Weight
Diameter19 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound with a loop
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionPope Benedict of Roman Catholics.
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 scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionVade Retro Satana.
Reverse letteringV.R.S.N.S.M.V.S.M.Q.L.I.V.B. C.S.P.B. NDSMD CSSML PAX
(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).  - Pax (Peace).)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1880  - MDCCCLXXX -
Catalog ID9769220280
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