Medal - Pedro Calungsod Martyrdom of Pedro Calungsod 350th Anniversary

Location Philippines
Year 2022
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver (.999) plated billon (.300 silver) (30% Ag, 70% Cu)
Weight 19.2 g
Diameter 33 mm
Thickness 2.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Reeded
Period Republic (1946-date)
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Obverse description Portrait of Pedro Calungsod. The second Filipino canonized as a saint by Roman Catholic Church.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS 2ND FILIPINO CATHOLIC SAINT PEDRO CALUNGSOD 2022
Reverse description Depiction of Calungsod`s martyrdom on April 2, 1672. Depicting the scene where Calungsod protects the Spanish priest, Diego Luis San Vitores from the attackers. The local Chamorro Chiefs, Matapang and Hurao attacked Calungsod and San Vitores with their bamboo spears and killed the two missionaries. They were considered martyrs of the Catholic Church.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MARTYRDOM OF PEDRO CALUNGSOD • APRIL 2, 1672 • 350th Anniversary ALAMAT COMMEMORATIVE COINS
Mintage
Numisquare ID 7207978400
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