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Medal - Beatification of John Paul II
| Location | Vatican City |
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| Year | 2011 |
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| Composition | Gilded copper |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing bust of Pope John Paul II in papal vestments and zucchetto, rendered in high relief. A circular inset insert (possibly holographic or enamel) appears in the right field. The legend arcs along the upper and lower borders of the medal. |
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| Obverse lettering | LA BEATIFICAZIONE - 2011 THE BEATIFICATION - 2011 |
| Reverse description | The papal coat of arms of John Paul II depicted in high relief at center, featuring a shield charged with a cross and the letter M, surmounted by the papal tiara and flanked by crossed keys. To the left in the field is a Chi-Rho (Christogram) roundel, and to the right a roundel bearing the Agnus Dei (Lamb of God). The legend arcs along the upper and lower borders of the medal, giving the pope's birth name and life dates. |
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