18K St Benedict Coin Pendant

A traditionally Catholic devotional medal of protection that depicts St. Benedict, the patron saint of Europe. In pristine condition and rich in detail, the coin includes the following:

On the side depicting Saint Benedict, above the chalice and the raven in the center, the script reads Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti (Cross of the Holy Father Benedict). Around the perimeter of the medal reads Ejus in obitu nro praesentia muniamur (May we at our death be fortified by his presence). 

The side depicting the cross includes many latin acronyms of prayers for guidance and warding off evil spirits.

750 gold

16.7mm x 16.7mm (7mm bail)

3.50g

Sourced in Canada.