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Medal - Francis I Canonization

Location Vatican City
Year 2014
Type Commemorative medal
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Obverse description Conjoined busts of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II facing left, both wearing the papal mitre (not tiara). The circular legend runs along the rim, with the date XXVII APR. MMXIV at right.
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Reverse description The papal coat of arms of Pope Francis in high relief, featuring the shield with the IHS christogram surrounded by a radiant sun, a star, and a spikenard flower, surmounted by the papal tiara and crossed keys. A ribbon scroll below bears the papal motto. The engraver's name D. LONGO appears at the bottom of the field.
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