Vatican. A Leo Xiii (1878-1903) Benemerneti Medal, Silver Grade, 2Nd Class, Type I, C.1878 Auction A fine example of a

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Vatican. A Leo Xiii (1878-1903) Benemerneti Medal, Silver Grade, 2Nd Class, Type I, C.1878 Auction A fine example of aMedaglia Benemerenti. Instituted in 1878. In silver, obverse illustrating the left facing bust of Pope Leo XIII, surrounded by the inscription in Latin "LEO XIII PONTIFEX MAXIMVX", reverse inscribed in Latin "BENE" over "MERENTI" within a wreath of laurel leaves, unique integral suspension with eight stars on either side, measuring 31. 7 mm in diameter, light contact, soiled incorrect ribbon, near extremely fine.