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Medal - Altar of Saint Peter
| Location | Vatican City |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | The nickel centre features a detailed relief of the High Altar (Altare Maggiore) of St. Peter's Basilica, depicted in perspective with Bernini's baldachin surmounted by a cross visible above the altar structure. The surrounding aluminium brass ring bears the circular Latin legend reading around the full circumference. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | Basilica di San Pietro Altare Maggiore (Translation: Basilica of San Pietro Major Altar) |
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