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Papal 'Beggars' Medal
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| Composition | Copper |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a nimbed figure of Saint John the Baptist, semi-draped, seated and gesturing toward the Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) resting on a book at his right, the lamb surmounted by a cross-staff. The circular legend reads PARATE VIA DNI (Prepare the way of the Lord), with what appears to be a date or initials in the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | PARATE · VIA · DNI · |
| Reverse description | The reverse features an allegorical standing female figure of Charity flanked by two putti, one holding a cross to the left and the other an anchor to the right, symbolizing the theological virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity. The circular legend reads IN CHARITATE · NON · FICTA · (In unfeigned charity), with the word CONCORDIA inscribed in the exergue below a horizontal line. |
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