Leo XIII silver Specimen "Canonization" Medal 1882 SP61 PCGS Bartolotti-882, Mazio-787, Rinaldi-76. 44mm. By F. Bianchi. LEO XIII PONT MAX ANNO V Pope bust left with zucchetto, mozetta, and pallium // CAELITVM SANCTORVM HONORES DECRETI Four saints and the Lamb of God irradiated by the Holy Spirit; in exergue A MDCCCLXXXII. Salmon hues grace this reflective and supremely attractive piece. One hairline scratch at 3:00 on the reverse limits the assigned grade on this otherwise flawless example. HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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