Kinshasa International Fair

€2.00
LocationRepublic of the Congo (Léopoldville) (1960-1971)
Year1970
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionCopper
Weight11.95 g
Diameter31 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionLatin inscription (abbreviation)
Obverse letteringV R S N S M V S M Q L I V B
(Translation: Step back Satan / Never tempt me with your vanities What you offer me is evil / drink the poison yourself.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionCross of Saint benedict with abbreviations inside
Reverse letteringC S P B N D S M D C S S M L
(Translation: May the holy cross be my light, may the dragon never be my guide The Cross of Saint Benedict)
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverBuenos Aires, Argentina (1875-date)
MintageND  - (fr) 19ème siècle -
Catalog ID5017716910
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