A rare and exceptional solid silver religious medal bearing the French Minerva hallmark, featuring a powerful and deeply expressive depiction of Christ crowned with thorns. The obverse shows Christ with closed eyes, head gently inclined, and finely sculpted strands of hair. The high-relief engraving captures both suffering and profound serenity, giving the medal a strong spiritual presence.
The reverse displays a beautifully engraved confraternity cross, surrounded by the inscription: “Cunfraterna di Santa Croce – Bastia” This refers to the historic Corsican Holy Cross confraternity, making this piece especially significant for collectors of Corsican devotional art.
Crafted entirely in solid silver with an attractive natural patina, this medal offers remarkable detail and weight, reflecting traditional French craftsmanship of the early 20th century.
A meaningful and rare devotional artifact — perfect for collectors of sacred art, silver medals, or Corsican religious history.
Measurements
Diameter: 3 cm (1 1/8")
Weight: 15.5 g
Condition
Excellent vintage condition with natural silver patina. Please examine all photos carefully, as they are part of the description.
