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Benedict XV - Holy Family
| Location | Papal States |
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| Year | 1914 |
| Type | Religious medal |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing bust of Pope Benedict XV in high relief, wearing papal vestments and zucchetto. The legend arcs along the left rim, with the date 1914 in the lower right field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | High-relief depiction of the Holy Family occupying the central field: Saint Joseph, shown bearded with a nimbus and holding a lily staff, stands to the left alongside the Virgin Mary, veiled and nimbed, who cradles the infant Jesus. A Latin inscription from Luke 2:49 runs along the entire border of the medal. |
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