During the 17th and 18th centuries, theCatholicCounter-Reformation reshaped Europe and spread to the Americas to evangelizenative peoples. Bronze medals from this period were common and each tells aunique story, sourced from Catholic convents, estate collections, and metaldetector enthusiasts. These medals show natural surface wear (patina) due tofrequent handling and exposure to harsh environments.
All our listed items are original Christian devotionals.Some may have been cleaned or polished by their previous caretakers. Theirintended use is for personal devotion.
This medal, cast in Rome in the 18thcentury, measures 2inches in hanging length, weighs 19 grams, and its sale will benefit twoCarmelite Convents feeding poor children in South America.
The dating of this medal can be confirmed in "AnIntroduction to Religious Medals" by Bob Forrest, published by NumismaticInternational in 2004. This book provides detailed information on variouscategories of medals, their places of pilgrimage, and the origins of theirmints. We recommend acquiring this book for anyone serious about collectingmedals from this period.
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