Probably the most popular-selling medal of all time. In 1830, the Virgin Mary appeared to a nun named Sister (now Saint) Catherine Laboure in Paris and showed her a vision of this exact medal which she directed to be struck and distributed. The front depicts an image of Mary inside an oval frame, standing upon a globe, wearing many rings of different colors, most of which show rays of light over the globe. Around the margin of the frame are the words “O Mary! conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!" The back features an ‘M’ surmounted by a cross, with two hearts and twelve stars. The large letter "M" symbolizes Mary as Mother, Mediatrix; the cross and bar is for Jesus' cross of redemption; the 12 stars represent the 12 apostles, who formed the first Church; the left heart is the Sacred Heart, who died for our sins.
Rhodium is hypoallergenic; it is a liquid metal which is extracted from platinum after being pulled from the mine. It protects silver with a harder finish making it tarnish resistant; it creates a smooth finish for a deep, lustrous shine.
It’s fitting this is finely crafted in silver, the spiritual meaning of silver symbolizes strength, spirit, grace, divinity, wisdom and purity. Sterling silver is known as the metal of emotions, love and healing. This is earth friendly as it is made with the Refined Karats system certified by Scientific Certification Systems’ (SCS) strict requirements. This is proudly made in America with a green process of ethically, environmentally and socially responsible production processes; the silver is 100 percent recycled.
The rising price of silver makes this a great investment.
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- Miraculous Medal Measures 1.10 Inches High by .59 Inches Wide;Larger than the U.S. Silver Dollar; Smaller than a U.S. Half Dollar; 1 1/10 of an Inch;
- Miraculous Medal Measures is 28.00 Millimeters High x 15.00 Millimeters Wide
- Engraved Text 'O Mary! Conceived Without Sin, Pray for Us Who have Recourse to Thee' Encircles the Outside of the Medal; Mary's Hands Raised up to her Waist, Fingers Giving off Rays of Light; Die Struck, Medal is Crafted in Polished, Hypoallergenic Rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver
- It is Thought Those Who Wear the Medal Receive Great Graces; this was Originally Called the "Medal of the Immaculate Conception"
- Included with Order: Gift-Presentation-Storage Gift Box; Proudly made in USA