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Vatican, Leo XIII, Group of 6 medals
Currency:CAD
Category:Coins & Paper Money
Start Price:1.00 CAD
Estimated At:125.00 - 250.00 CAD
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This item SOLD at 2017 May 13 @ 13:34UTC-4 : AST/EDT
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Vatican Medals, Leo XIII, (1)- Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice’ Medal, Pope Leo XIII, facing left, within a ring inscribed ‘LEO XIII P. M. ANNO X’ (Leo XIII, the tenth year of his pontificate), the branches of the cross with comets which, with the fleurs-de-lis between the branches, form the coat of arms of the Pecci family from which Pope Leo XIII came; the reverse with a circular central medallion with the arms of the Holy See (the Papal crown surmounting crossed keys) within a ring inscribed ‘PRO ECCLESIA ET PONTIFICE’ (for Church and Pontiff), the four branches of the cross inscribed ‘PRID’ ‘CAL.’ ‘IAN.’ ‘1888’; on original ribbon mounted for wear; The ‘Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice’ Medal was instituted by Pope Leo XIII on 17th July 1888 in memory of his golden jubilee in holy orders and was awarded to the men and women who had made a significant contribution to the success of the jubilee and the associated Vatican Exposition. It was made a permanent distinction only in October 1898 and rewards both clergy and lay persons for outstanding service to the Pontiff or the Catholic Church. The Medal is awarded in three grades - gold, silver or bronze; the present example is ‘gold’. FDC; (2)- Jubilee Medal, 1893, Obv: Disc at centre, bust left, "Leone XIII Pontefice Massimo", symbols around outside; Rev: ornate border, Papal coat of arms at top, "Ricordo Del Giubileo Episcopale Di S.S. Leone XIII P.M. Anno 1893 Roma"; Ae, gilt, 51mm, EF, loop for suspension at top; (3)- Obv: Bust left, "Leo XIII Pont Max"; Rev: Madonna at centre, "Regina Sine Labe Originale Concepta", "Ora Pro Nobis" below; Ae, 46mm, EF, loop removed at top; (4) to (6); 3 misc., 2 are damaged; total of 6 bronze medals.
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