Saint Benedict token

Features

Location France
Type Commemorative medals › Religious medal
Composition Brass
Weight 2 g
Diameter 19.5 mm
Thickness 1.5 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
54388

Obverse

Latin inscription (abbreviation)

Script: Latin

Lettering:
V R S N S M V
S M Q L I V B

Unabridged legend:
V R S N S M V - S M Q L I V B =
Vade retro Satana! Nunquam suade mihi vana!
Sunt mala quae libas. Ipse venena bibas!

Translation:
Step back Satan / Never tempt me with your vanities
What you offer me is evil / drink the poison yourself.

Reverse

Cross of Saint benedict with abbreviations inside

Script: Latin

Lettering:
C S P B
N D S M D
C S S M L

Unabridged legend:
C S S M L - N D S M D =
Crux sacra sit mihi lux! Non draco sit mihi dux.
C S P B = Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti

Translation:
May the holy cross be my light, may the dragon never be my guide
The Cross of Saint Benedict

Edge

Reeded

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND  (fr) 19ème siècle

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