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Medal - Benedict XVI 2011 Gold medal
| Location | Vatican City |
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| Year | 2011 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing bust of Pope Benedict XVI wearing papal mitre and vestments, depicted in high relief against the field. The legend arcs along the upper rim referencing the Vatican Apostolic Library reopening, with the engraver's name FUSCO and date inscription in the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | BIBLIOTECA APOSTOLICA VATICANA RIAPERTURA 20 SETTEMBRE 2010 UFN S.C.V 2011 FUSCO (Translation: Vatican Apostolic Library Reopening September 20, 2010) |
| Reverse description | Architectural view of the Vatican Apostolic Library façade rendered in detailed relief, featuring a grand arched entrance with columns, a central doorway with window above, and the papal coat of arms displayed prominently below the archway. Columns of manuscript text appear in the left and right fields flanking the building. |
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