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Medal - Benedict XVI 2011 Silver medal
| Location | Vatican City |
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| Year | 2011 |
| Type | Collection medallion |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing bust of Pope Benedict XVI in high relief, wearing papal vestments and mitre, with his right hand raised in blessing. In the background, an architectural interior scene of the Vatican Apostolic Library is depicted in relief. The curved legend around the upper border reads BIBLIOTECA APOSTOLICA VATICANA RIAPERTURA 20 SETTEMBRE 2010, with UFN S.C.V. 2011 and the engraver's signature FUSCO in the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | BIBLIOTECA APOSTOLICA VATICANA RIAPERTURA 20 SETTEMBRE 2010 UFN S.C.V. 2011 FUSCO |
| Reverse description | The reverse depicts the façade of the Vatican Apostolic Library building in detailed relief, shown through an arched entrance with a grand staircase and ornate railings in the foreground. The papal coat of arms — featuring the papal tiara and crossed keys — is prominently displayed at the base of the staircase. Panels of manuscript text are rendered in relief on both the left and right sides of the composition. |
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