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Foundation of Vatican City, Pius XII
| Location | Vatican City |
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| Period | 20th century |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing bust of Pope Pius XII in high relief, wearing papal vestments, set within a bimetallic composition featuring a silver-toned inner disc and gold-toned outer ring. The legend around the inner disc reads PIVS XII PONTIFEX MAXIMVS, with the dates 1939 and 1958 inscribed on the lower outer ring. |
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| Obverse lettering | PIVS XII PONTIFEX MAXIMVS 1939 - 1958 |
| Reverse description | The reverse features a relief depiction of monumental sculptural works associated with St. Peter's Basilica, including large decorative panels flanked by standing figures, set within the silver-toned inner disc of the bimetallic piece. The gold-toned outer ring bears the legend divided across the upper and lower portions. |
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