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Medal - Papal visit to Hungary
| Location | Hungary |
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| Year | 1991 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing bust of Pope John Paul II in papal vestments and zucchetto, hands clasped in prayer, facing a relief depiction of the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child (Patrona Hungariae). The circular legend arcs across the upper field, and a facsimile papal signature appears in the lower right. Designer's initials BGY appear in the lower exergue. |
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| Obverse lettering | "ISTEN ÁLDD MEG A MAGYART" |
| Reverse description | Central field depicts a stylized architectural composition combining a view of a Gothic or Baroque church with towers above and a panoramic cityscape of Budapest below, framed within a decorative beaded border. The date 1991 appears flanking the church in the upper central field. The circular legend surrounding the design reads II. JÁNOS PÁL PÁPA LÁTOGATÁSA, and BUDAPEST appears in the lower exergue. |
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