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Medal - John XXIII Marian Year
| Location | Vatican City |
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| Year | 1959 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing bust of Pope John XXIII in high relief, wearing papal vestments with ornate embroidered stole. The circular legend runs along the rim, with the engraver's signature MISTRUZZI inscribed in the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | IOANNES XXIII PONTIFEX MAXIMVS AN · I MISTRVZZI |
| Reverse description | Standing frontal effigy of the Virgin Mary crowned by a halo of stars, treading on a serpent, with groups of pilgrims and the faithful depicted in the background on either side, referencing the Lourdes sanctuary. The circular legend runs along the rim, with a cross at the base. |
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