Grade: Proof Catalog: Weight: 74,07 gr Composition: Silver Mintage:
This rare 1893 silver medal, crafted by Milanese engraver S. Johnson, features on its obverse a portrait of Father Luigi of Parma, facing slightly to the left, highlighting his spiritual significance. The reverse presents an architectural depiction of the burial chapel in Jerusalem, surrounded by mourning figures, symbolizing the profound connection between Parma and the Holy sites. The medal exhibits a pleasing patina with subtle iridescence in the central areas and a deeper gray tone towards the edges, enhancing its unique aesthetic appeal.
This medal appears extremely rarely at auctions, which significantly increases its collectible value.