Œuvres de Saint François Xavier - Médaille d'honneur, Paroisse de Saint Sulpice

Location France
Year 1853
Type Award medal
Composition Copper
Weight 68 g
Diameter 51 mm
Thickness 4 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Smooth, inscribed with hand punch. Script: Latin
Period
Notice
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Obverse description Large duet of Saint Francis Xavier, haloed, seen from the front, holding a crucifix and raising a finger. Surrounding legend and engraver`s name under the saint`s left elbow and a date next to his right arm.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering SAINT FRANCOIS XAVIER PRIEZ POUR NOUS BORREL - 1843
Reverse description Legend on the outer edge and inside a decorated circle on eight lines, with the name of the winner, the date of award and the city of issue of the medal.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering OEUVRE DE SAINT FRANCOIS XAVIER ✿ PAROISSE SAINT SULPICE ✿ MEDAILLE D`HONNEUR / DECERNEE A MR. / E. GOURNAY / EN TEMOIGNAGE / DE DON ASSIDUITE / AUX REUNIONS / 1853 / PARIS
Mintage
Numisquare ID 3506275150
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