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Medal - Pius V Naval battle of Lepanto
| Location | Papal States |
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| Year | 1571 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse description | Bust of Pope Pius V facing left, wearing papal vestments and zucchetto, rendered in high relief. The circumferential Latin legend reads PIVS V PONT OPT MAX ANNO VI, with the engraver's initials F.P. in the lower field. The border features a rope or cable pattern. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | DEXTERA TVA DOM · PERCVSSIT · INIMICVM · 1571 |
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