Mother Mary Bronze Religious Medallion

[angelagarth]

I was just wondering if anyone knows about religious medallions. I have come across one that I haven’t seen before nor can I find a related image online anywhere.

It’s 3.5 cms long and 2.5 cms wide

The wording on the front is “REGINA LABE CONCEPTA ORA PRO NOBIS” with L.PENIN & F.LVGD along the bottom and Mother Mary has her arms crossed

The wording on the back is “SUB TUO NOMINE ET PROTECTIONE LAETAMUR” with T O M along the bottom

All the medallions I find have the Mother Mary with her arms open and the front has the word “ORIGINALI” IN IT.

Any ideas?

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[Tim Manasterski]

Well, “REGINA LABE CONCEPTA ORA PRO NOBIS” translates to “Conceived QUEEN FOR US” and “SUB TUO NOMINE ET PROTECTIONE LAETAMUR” translates to “Under your name and protection” which makes a lot of sense for a Mother Mary medallion.

According to Sally, “As to the symbolism: The Virgin Mary with folded arms across her chest was a sign of secretly acknowledging a fellow Christian. The arms formed the sign of the cross.”

Here’s a paper that explains the symbolism of the Mary with her arms crossed in more detail:

https://www.jstor.org/stable/23202528

There are hundreds of similar Mother Mary medallions, just like St. Christopher, Mother Mary is a favorite among Christians. My mother prays to her, she might not have any power, but she’s a great role model and easy to relate to. My estimate of value would be in the $25-100 dollar range, if your medallion is silver.

[angelagarth]

Excellent thank you!!

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