1752 Papal State Pope Benedict XIV Anno XII Annual Bronze Medal Allegorical Security
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1752 Papal State Pope Benedict XIV Anno XII Annual Bronze Medal Allegorical Security

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Description: A nice extremely fine or better papal states bronze medal with the image of the bust of Pope Benedict XIV who was pope in the period 1740-1758 on the obverse. The bust of the pope is facing right with the inscription "BENED.XIV .PONTA.MAX.AN.XII" along the edge of the medal. The reverse shows a nude reclining on a column with the date 1752 inscribed on it. There are children at her feet and a fortification wall in the background. The nude represents Securitas the goddess of security and stability in Roman Mythology. The reverse has the legend "SECURITAS PUBLICA" which translates to "Public Security" along the edge and the legend "MOENIA URBIS RESTAURATA" which translates to "Walls Restored" in exergue. The medal is dark in toning and has nice eye appeal. The edge of the medal is plain and unmarked. This is a nice looking medal, which would make a worthy addition to any collection. Please carefully review the photos as they are part and parcel of our description. Date: The

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