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Medal - Ioannes Paulus II Status Vaticanus
| Location | Vatican City |
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| Year | 2005 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays the papal coat of arms of Vatican City in high relief against a polished dark field, featuring the crossed keys of Saint Peter surmounted by the papal tiara, with the keys tied by a cord ending in tassels. The legend STATVS VATICANVS is inscribed in two lines at the base, with a small mintmark below. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a right-facing bust of Pope John Paul II in high relief, wearing papal vestments and mitre and holding a pastoral staff, with his personal coat of arms depicted to the right. The curved legend IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. arcs across the upper field, while the dates 16.X.1978 - 2.IV.2005, marking the beginning and end of his pontificate, appear in the lower field. |
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| Reverse lettering | IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. 16.X.1978 - 2.IV.2005 |
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