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10 Liras Life of Pope John Paul II - Habemus Papam
| Issuer | Order of Malta |
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| Year | 2005 |
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| Value | 10 Liras |
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| Obverse description | Central device features the eight-pointed Maltese Cross within a circular wreath of laurel branches, surmounted by a heraldic crown. A ribbon scroll at the base of the wreath bears the legend KNIGHTS OF MALTA. The date 20 05 appears in the lower field flanking the wreath, with the issuer abbreviation O.S.J. below. The denomination 10 LIRAS is inscribed along the lower rim. The circular outer legend reads SOVRANO OSPEDALIERO ORDINE DI MALTA. |
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| Reverse description | A detailed relief portrait of Pope John Paul II in right-facing profile occupies the right portion of the field, depicted wearing papal vestments. To the left, a perspective view of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City forms the background, rendered in fine architectural detail. A dove in flight appears in the upper field above the basilica. The year 1978, marking the Pope's election, is inscribed at the left, and the Latin proclamation HABEMUS PAPAM arcs along the upper legend. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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