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Medal - John XXIII St. Christopher
| Location | Vatican City |
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| Technique | Cast |
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| Obverse description | Bold left-facing bust of Pope John XXIII in high relief, wearing pontifical vestments with ornately decorated cope visible at the truncation. The circular legend flanks the effigy on both sides within a plain raised rim. |
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| Obverse lettering | IOHANNES XXIII PONT. MAXIMVS (Translation: John 23rd Supreme Pontiff) |
| Reverse description | Full figure of Saint Christopher wading through water, shown in high relief carrying the Christ Child on his shoulders. Saint Christopher holds a tall staff in his left hand while the nimbed Christ Child raises his right hand in blessing and holds an orb; a landscape with rocky outcroppings and a small building appears in the background field. |
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