Medal - 1979 John Paul II Mexico Visit 'Papal Peso'
Medal - 1979 John Paul II Mexico Visit 'Papal Peso'
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Location
Mexico
Year
1979
Type
Commemorative medal
Composition
Billon (.100 silver)
Weight
16 g
Diameter
34.5 mm
Thickness
Shape
Round
Technique
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Edge
Plain with lettering
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Counter stamped on front with the Papal Seal.
Obverse lettering
ESTADOS 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 script
Latin
Reverse description
Jose Morelos portrait facing right
Reverse lettering
Mº
(México Mint)
Reverse script
Latin
Engraver
(Mº) Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)