Religious medallion - Saint Joseph Penin-Poncet, Lyon

Location France
Year 1864-1868
Type Religious medal
Composition Gilding metal plated bronze
Weight 2.9 g
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Round with a loop
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Bust of Saint Joseph haloed, with a bouquet of flowers resting on her shoulder and holding the haloed infant Jesus in her arms. Legend in French below.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering APP. PAR SA SAINTETE .
(Translation: Approved/Blessed by His Holiness (the Pope Pius IX).)
Reverse description A guardian angel talking to the child Jesus. Engraver`s name below.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering PENIN A PONCET
Mintage
Numisquare ID 7651349560
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