Medal - 1979 John Paul II Mexico Visit 'Papal Peso'

€1.00
LocationMexico
Year1979
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBillon (.100 silver)
Weight16 g
Diameter34.5 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
EdgePlain with lettering
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionCounter stamped on front with the Papal Seal.
Obverse letteringESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS Counter stamped Papal Seal `Pope John Paul II Visits Mexico Jan. 26-31, 1979` and the initials “MRW” (designer Mel Wacks) UN PESO 1966
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionJose Morelos portrait facing right
Reverse letteringMº (México Mint)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(Mº)
Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de
México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
Mintage1979 Mº - 1979 Counterstamped coins - 1 979
Catalog ID1975974910
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