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Medal - Benedict XVI 2010 Caravaggio Gold medal
| Location | Vatican City |
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| Year | 2010 |
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| Weight | 34.5 g |
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| Obverse description | Large bust of the painter Caravaggio in high relief, facing slightly left, occupying most of the field. The legend CARAVAGGIO curves along the left border, with the dates 1610 - 2010 along the right border, commemorating the 400th anniversary of his death. A serial number (250/300) is visible in the lower exergue. |
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| Obverse lettering | CARAVAGGIO - 1610 · 2010 |
| Reverse description | The papal coat of arms of Benedict XVI in high relief at centre, featuring a shield surmounted by a papal tiara and flanked by crossed keys. The shield bears the distinctive elements of his personal heraldry including a shell and a bear. The legend BENEDICTVS XVI PONT. MAX. curves along the upper border, with COOPERATORES VERITATIS along the lower border. |
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