Early excavated 18th Century Saint Anastasius Religious Medal For Sale

This offer is for one attractive 18th century, 100% authentic excavated Spanish colonial religious medal. This specimen features Saint Anastasius of Persia who was a monk and a martyr that died in 628. This scarce example shows fantastic detail with light deposits of dirt. It also retains its complete unbroken drilled suspension loop. The obverse of this medal shows the decapitated head of Saint Anastasius with the inscription - S. ANASTASI. MONIC. E. M - meaning Saint Anastasius Monk and Martyr. The reverse scroll has the inscription - IM. S. ANAST. MON. ET. MART. CVIVS. ASPEC. FVGARI. DAEMON. MORBOSQ. REPELL. ACTA 2. TESTANT. ROMAE - meaning the Image of Saint Anastasius, Monk and Martyr whose gaze puts the Devil to flight and Disease Repels, The Acts of the Second Council of Nicaea attest to this. Rome. This beautiful early colonial representation of Christianity will make a great addition to any collection. This medal is perfect for anyone who appreciates religious artifacts and symbols and early colonial artifacts, especially those related to Christianity. This Medal is Guaranteed to be 100% Authentic. The picture showing the measurement with ruler shows the printed numbers in CM.