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Medal - John Paul II Jubileum

Location Vatican City
Year 1983
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Shape Round
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Obverse description Large facing bust of Pope John Paul II in high relief, depicted bareheaded and wearing pontifical vestments with a decorative clasp at the collar. The legend is divided across the upper left and upper right fields. The engraver's signature SOCCORSI appears in the lower exergue.
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Obverse lettering IOANNES PAVLVS II PONT MAX
(Translation: John Paul 2nd Supreme Pontiff)
Reverse description A winged angel in profile facing left holds a hammer in one hand and guides the Pope's hand to strike the Holy Door, depicted as an arched doorway in the background. A Chi-Rho (PX) symbol is visible on the angel's vestment. The circular legend runs along the upper rim, with the Roman numeral date in the lower exergue, and a silver fineness hallmark (Ag 986) visible in the upper left field.
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