1740 Papal States Pope Benedict XIV Medal
More images
Tap any image or video to show it as the main post media.
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Sold & shipped by
ZipZappa Marketplace
Seller info →
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!
