Leo XIII, Vincenzo Gioacchino Pecci of Carpineto Romano. Pope from 1878 to 1903. The priestly jubilee of Leo XIII. Bronze medal of maximum module 1887 Year X. By Francesco Bianchi. (Bronze, 82.17 mm, 254.49 g). LEO XIII PONT MAX AN X Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with the Blessed Virgin haloed; under the bust, F BIANCHI. Rev. LEONI XIII ANNVM L SACERDOTII SVI IN SVMMA ORBIS CATHOLICI LAETITIA FAVSTE FELICITER EXPLENTI COLLEGIVM CARDINALIVM OBSEQVII ET GRATVLATIONIS CAVSA PRINCIPI OPTIMO ANTISTITI SACRORVM MAXIMO MDCCCLXXXVII Inscription on nine lines. Bartolotti 1971, 31. Modesti 2013, p. 135, n. 104-1888. Alteri 38. Patrignani 1949, p. 45. Uncirculated. Rare medal with its original, cardinal purple silk octagonal box.

Ex Nomisma auction 63, July 1, 2021, lot 1304.

The medal was commissioned by the Sacred College of Cardinals as a tribute to the Pope for his 50th anniversary of Priesthood.