Vatican, State. A Pope Leo XIII Medal, By F. Bianchi, C.1882 Auction 1 EQ Depot

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measuring 209x170mm

but with the lower prong bent out of shape

The boards both measure 42 mm (w) x 90 mm (l) and are secured to the tunic with machine stitching at the outer edge and by a gilded

presenting light scuffing and creasing of the cover

Vatican, State. A Pope Leo XIII Medal, By F. Bianchi, C.1882 Auction 1 EQ DepotAn 1880 1881 Pope Leo XIII Medal by F. Bianchi Leo XIII (1878 1903). Silver, engraver marked "F. BIANCHI.", obverse illustrating the left facing bust of Pope Leo XIII and inscribed "LEO. XIII. PONT. MAX. ANNO. III.", issued in the third year of his reign (1880 1881), reverse illustrating Thomas Aquinas, with Jesus Christ holding a cross and holding the Bible to his right, representing the Church, and a woman with a flame over her head and holding a