Miraculous Medal of Our Lady of Graces smaller figure

€2.00
LocationPoland
Year1830
TypeReligious medal
CompositionAluminium
Weight0.77 g
Diameter
Thickness1.34 mm
ShapeOval with a loop
TechniqueMilled (high relief)
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
Notice
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Obverse descriptionMary stands on a globe, crushing a serpent beneath her feet. Describing the original vision, Catherine said the Blessed Mother appeared radiant as a sunrise, `in all her perfect beauty.`  Rays shoot out from Mary`s hands, which she told Catherine, `... symbolize the graces I shed upon those who ask for them.`  Words from the vision form an oval frame around Mary: `O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.`
Obverse letteringO MARYJO BEZ GRZECHM KTORZY SE Z CIEBIE POCZETA LUCIEKAMY MOOL SIĘ ZA NAMI 1830
(Translation: O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionThe large letter `M` for Mary  Cross and bar – Jesus Christs` cross of redemption for mankind. The interlacing of the M and the cross shows Mary`s close involvement with her son.  12 stars – the twelve apostles and the vision of Saint John in Revelation 12:1: `And a great sign appeared in heaven: A woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.`  Left heart – the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Who died for the sins of mankind  Right heart – the Immaculate Heart of Mary, who intercedes for sinners  Flames above both hearts – the burning love both Jesus and Mary have for all people
Reverse letteringM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1830  - -
Catalog ID2941954850
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