This is an antique Italian medal dating to 1851. The silver-plated bronze pendant features Madonna and child "Santa Maria Nova" and "Santa Francesca Romana" holding a book next to an angle on the other side. "Santa Francesca Romana (Italian: Basilica di Santa Francesca Romana), previously known as Santa Maria Nova, is a Roman Catholic church situated next to the Roman Forum in the rione Campitelli in Rome, Italy." The date 1851 is written in letters MDCCCLI
Rare and beautiful 19th century medal. photos do not give it justice.
CONDITION: It is in nice antique condition with some normal signs of ages like wears of the silver-plate. Please take a close look at the photos, they are an integral part of the description.
