Medal - Leo XIII Tribute to the Continents

Location Papal States
Year 1900
Type Religious medal
Composition Bronze
Weight 30.55 g
Diameter 38.5 mm
Thickness 3.5 mm
Shape Round with a loop
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Bust Leo XIII facing left.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering LEO. XIII. PONT. MAX.
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus (Latin, `Greatest Priest`))
Reverse description Towards the enthroned Pontiff with triple crown, cope and keys, irradiated by the dove of the Holy Spirit between an Angel and the allegorical figure of the Church under Angel carrying ribbon on globe with the names of the Continents.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering Amer. Asia. Europa. Africa.
Mintage
Numisquare ID 6596000120
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