Vatican. A Leo XIII (1878-1903) Benemerneti Medal, Silver Grade, 2nd Class,
Medaglia Benemerenti. Instituted in 1878. Type II . In silver, obverse illustrating the left-facing bust of Pope Leo XIII, inscribed in Latin "LEO XIII" at the left and "PONT MAX" to the right, engraver marked "F. BIANCHI" below the bust, reverse inscribed in Latin "BENE" over "MERENTI", measuring 30.7 mm in diameter, edge nicks, spotting, original ribbon, near extremely fine.

