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National Historical Park San Antonio Missions
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1978 |
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| Shape | Rectangular |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features an inscribed field with the text arranged in multiple lines across the face of the medallion, flanked by two groups of three five-pointed stars in relief. The textured background contrasts with the bold raised lettering identifying the site and its establishment date. |
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| Obverse lettering | SAN ANTONIO MISSIONS ESTABLISHED NOV. 10, 1978 NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK |
| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a detailed relief of an ornate mission altar or retablo, featuring an elaborately carved architectural facade with a central organ pipe motif, flanked by decorative Baroque scrollwork and floral elements, resting on a stepped base with additional carved ornamental detail. The design closely resembles the historic altar screen found within one of the San Antonio Mission churches. |
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