Holy Year Jubilee Medal Pope Leo XIII Rome 1900
Key Information:
• Country: Vatican / Papal States
• Issued by: Pope Leo XIII
• Event: Holy Year Jubilee 1900
• Material: Bronze
• Diameter: Approx. 32.05 mm
• Suspension: Ribbon in Vatican colors (yellow and white)
Medal Design:
Obverse:
Bust of Pope Leo XIII facing left.
Inscription: “LEONE XIII PONT. MAX.”
Translation: Leo XIII Supreme Pontiff.
Below the bust: ROMA (Rome).
Reverse:
Religious scene showing pilgrims kneeling before clergy at the entrance of a church.
Inscription:
“ANNVS SACER ROMA AN MDCCCC”
Translation:
Holy Year, Rome, Year 1900.
Ribbon:
Yellow and white ribbon representing the traditional colors of the Vatican.
Condition:
• Very good overall condition with attractive dark bronze patina
• Minor surface wear consistent with age
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This medal commemorates the Holy Year Jubilee of 1900 proclaimed by Pope Leo XIII. Holy Years are major events in the Catholic Church during which pilgrims travel to Rome for spiritual renewal and special indulgences.
The medal was issued to commemorate the pilgrimage and ceremonies connected with the Jubilee celebrations held in Rome at the end of the 19th century.
Such medals are collected by enthusiasts of Vatican decorations, papal history, and religious medals.
Summary:
Original Vatican Jubilee medal of Pope Leo XIII issued for the Holy Year in Rome in 1900. A historic religious medal with strong connection to the Vatican and Catholic pilgrimage tradition.