Medal
1900 (made)
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This silver medal depicts Pope Leo XIII wearing a cope. Leo XIII was Pope from 1878 to 1903 and is known for intellectualism, the development of social teachings and attempts to define the position of the Catholic church in relation to modern thinking. On the reverse a lion is shown standing on the globe and trampling on serpents with the holy dove flying above. The medal is signed with the mongram and name of the maker, Marcelle Lancelot-Croce.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver, struck |
| Brief description | Pope Leo XIII, struck silver, by Marcelle Renée Lancelot-Croce, French, 19th century, 1900. |
| Physical description | Medal, silver, struck from a die. Obv.: LEO. XIII. P.O.M. AETATIS. SVAE. A. XC. SEXT. NON. MART. MDCCCC. Bust to right wearing a cope. Rev.: VICIT LEO DE TRIBV JVDA. A lion standing on the globe and trampling on serpents; the holy dove flying above. Signed with the mongram and name of Marcelle Lancelot-Croce. |
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| Object history | Bought for 14s. 8d. |
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| Summary | This silver medal depicts Pope Leo XIII wearing a cope. Leo XIII was Pope from 1878 to 1903 and is known for intellectualism, the development of social teachings and attempts to define the position of the Catholic church in relation to modern thinking. On the reverse a lion is shown standing on the globe and trampling on serpents with the holy dove flying above. The medal is signed with the mongram and name of the maker, Marcelle Lancelot-Croce. |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1900. Arranged according to the dates of acquisition, with appendix and indices. London: Her Majesty's Stationary Office. Wyman and Sons. 1903. pp.128-9 |
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| Accession number | 843-1900 |
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| Record created | May 11, 2009 |
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