1740 Papal States Pope Benedict XIV Medal

Prix régulier £215.00 GBP

Obverse: Bust of Pope Benedict XIV facing right, wearing ornate papal vestments and a camauro. Around, the legend: BENEDICTVS XIV PONT. MAX. (Benedict XIV, Supreme Pontiff).
Reverse: Personification of Justice standing, holding scales in her right hand and a papal cross-staff in her left. She tramples a serpent — a symbol of deceit — underfoot. Around, the legend: IVDICABIT IN ÆQVITATE (He shall judge with equity). In exergue: MDCCXL (1740).
Edge: Plain
Country: Papal States (Vatican)
Year: 1740
Metal: Bronze
Diameter ± 39.5 mm
Weight ± 28.58 g
Issued for: The election of Pope Benedict XIV (Prospero Lorenzo Lambertini) in 1740, symbolizing justice and wisdom at the beginning of his pontificate.
Authenticity unconditionally guaranteed!

SKU: MED229-
Frais de port et d'emballage au Royaume-Uni par commande : 1,50 £
Frais de port et d'emballage internationaux par commande : 4,00 £