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| Location | Vatican City |
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| Year | 1950 |
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| Weight | 4 g |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing bust of Pope Pius XII in high relief, wearing papal vestments with detailed embroidery. The engraver's signature MISTRUZZI appears in the lower field beneath the bust. A circular Latin legend surrounds the effigy along the rim. |
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| Obverse lettering | PIVS·XII·ROMANVS·PONTIFEX·MAXIMVS MISTRUZZI (Translation: Pius 12th Roman Supreme Pontiff Mistruzzi) |
| Reverse description | A detailed depiction of the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica in high relief, featuring its characteristic architectural surround with columns, pediment, and decorative elements. The inscription ANNO JUBILAEI appears flanking the door on either side in the field, with the full circular Latin legend running along the rim. |
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