Medal - Leo XIII Holy Year
| Location | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1900 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.6 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a loop |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | Plain |
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| Notice | |
| Reference(s) |
| Obverse description | The Pope assisted by the court opens the Holy Door, legend in exergue. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
ANNUS • SACER • ROMAE • MDCCCC (Translation: Sacred Year Rome 1900) |
| Reverse description | Blessing 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 script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
CHRISTO • DEO • SERVATORI • NOVI • SAEC • DEDICATIO S. J (Translation: New Century Dedication to Christ God the Savior.) |
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| Numisquare ID | 8381773470 |
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