Historical Religious Devotional Medal / Exonumia

Europe (Likely Italy or German States) · 17th - 18th Century

An oval-shaped devotional religious pendant featuring an integral suspension loop, depicting the Madonna and Child on one side and a crucifix or saintly figure on the reverse with heavy patina and wear.

Country: Europe (Likely Italy or German States)
Year: 17th - 18th Century
Denomination: Not applicable (Exonumia/Medal)
Metal: Bronze / Brass alloy

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Overview

Historical significance

Such devotional medals were widely cast or struck in Catholic Europe during the Counter-Reformation and subsequent centuries, worn by the faithful as personal amulets of protection and piety.

Obverse (front)

Depicts the crowned Madonna (Virgin Mary) holding the Child Jesus, surrounded by worn Latin devotional lettering along the rim.

Reverse (back)

Depicts a traditional Christian crucifix or religious figure with attendant imagery in low relief.

Estimated value

$15-$50 depending on exact provenance and collector demand

What drives this coin's value

Age, historical intactness of the suspension loop, clarity of the surviving imagery, and collector interest in religious exonumia

Grade assessment

Fair to About Good (Heavy wear, corrosion, and smoothed details from age and use)

Mintage & rarity

Unquantified; various similar types exist, generally considered common to scarce depending on local preservation

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Examine for natural age-appropriate oxidation, casting seams, and wear patterns consistent with genuine antique brass/bronze artifacts

Notable varieties & errors

Countless hand-engraved or locally cast minor regional die variations exist across Catholic Europe

Similar coins

Various 16th to 19th-century European pilgrimage tokens and devotional medallions

Care & preservation

Store in a stable, dry environment. Avoid cleaning or polishing, as the natural aged patina preserves the historical surface and value.

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