Leo XIII 1891 A.XIV Medal RERUM NOVARUM

Leo XIII Anno XIV medal commemorating the 1891 encyclical letter RERUM NOVARUM (On the condition of the Working Classes) which established the Social Doctrine of the Church. Legend on reverse from James 5:4, MERCES OPERARIORVM CLAMAT IN AVRES DOMINI ("The wages of the laborers... are crying out... to the ears of God."). XF+ condition, loop removed, 30mm, silver over bronze. By Giuseppe Bianchi.