Antique 17th Century Jesus Of Nazareth In Bondage & O. L. Of Granada Bronze Medal
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:4304689 | Handmade: Yes |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: Holy See (Vatican City State) | Modified Item: No |
| Featured Refinements: Antique 17th Century Catholic Medal |
This is a superb 17th century medal in superbcondition worn by pilgrims and nuns during Holy Week more than 400 years ago. The medal is 1.5 inches long (including the bale), 1 inchacross and 1/8 inch thick. It weighs 12 grams of bronze and the patina isoriginal.This medal comes to us from one of the convents we workwith and its sale will help their community.The medals dating can be confirmed on pages 2 & 3 ofthe book AN INTRODUCTION TO RELIGIOUS MEDALS, by Bob Forrest, and publis...hed byNUMISMATICA INTERNATIONAL in 2004.In addition, this book has chapters (outlined in thetable of contents), describing each of the categories of medals, their possibleplace of pilgrimage (acquisition), and origin of the mint where they were made.We recommend that anyone serious about collecting medals from this period, acquire a copy of this book.Thanks for your kind support of our work!
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