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Medal - Mission San Rafael
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1961-1974 |
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| Period | 20th century |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a detailed relief view of the Mission San Rafael chapel facade, featuring a tiled roof surmounted by a cross, an ornate star-shaped window above the arched doorway, a small bell tower to the left, and flanking trees. The engraver's signature 'C.T. PAPALEO' appears in the lower right field. The curved legend 'MISSION SAN RAFAEL' arcs along the upper border, with 'FOUNDED 1817' along the lower border. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a full-length figure of Saint Raphael Archangel in high relief, depicted standing with large spread wings, holding a pilgrim's staff in one hand and a vessel in the other, set within an ornate cartouche with scrollwork border. Small figures of pilgrims appear in the lower left background. The legend 'SAINT RAPHAEL ARCHANGEL' curves along the upper border, with 'GUARDIAN OF PILGRIMS' along the lower border. |
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