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

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 script Latin
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
Reverse description Jose Morelos portrait facing right
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering Mº (México Mint)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 1975974910
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