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| Location | Vatican City |
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| Year | 1933 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing bust of Pope Pius XI in high relief, wearing an ornately embroidered cope with a cross motif, truncation signed MISTRUZZI. The circular legend runs along the rim, with the regnal year XII at the base. |
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| Obverse lettering | PIVS • XI • PONTIFEX • MAXIMVS • ANNO • XII (Translation: Piux 11th Supreme Pontiff Year 12) |
| Reverse description | Frontal view of the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica in high relief, depicted as an elaborate baroque portal with Corinthian columns, ornamental pediment, and a lower door panel decorated with a cross flanked by two angels in flight. The circular legend surrounds the design, with ROMA at the base. |
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