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Leo XIII 1886 Silver Papal Medal, Rinaldi 79....
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1886 Papal Silver Medal, Leo XIII
Leo XIII 1886 Silver Papal Medal, Rinaldi 79. Rinaldi 79. Silver, 43.5 mm, 34.5 gm. Dies by Francesco Bianchi. Anno VIII. Pope Leo XIII on obverse with allegorical scene on reverse featuring four figures, one resting on a tablet which reads HISTORIA LVX VERITATIS, or "history sheds light on truthfulness." Issued to commemorate the opening of the Vatican Secret Archives to scholars. Beautiful prooflike surfaces, although some minor hairlines on both sides are noted. Light golden toning throughout with subtle electric-blue highlights at the peripheries.Auction Info
2008 February Long Beach, CA Tokens & Medals Signature Auction #462 (go to Auction Home page)
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February, 2008
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