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Salus Populi Romani - Basilica di S. Maria Maggiore
| Location | Italy |
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| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
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| Obverse description | Detailed architectural view of the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in high relief, showing the baroque facade, the Marian column to the left, and the Romanesque campanile rising behind. The legend BASILICA PAPALE DI SANTA MARIA MAGGIORE curves along the upper rim, with ROMA in large letters in the lower field. |
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| Reverse description | Central relief depicting the iconic Byzantine-style icon of the Virgin Mary (Salus Populi Romani) holding the Christ Child, both with haloes, rendered in flat linear style faithful to the original painting. The circular legend SALUS POPULI ROMANI ORA PRO NOBIS runs along the upper rim, and a small papal coat of arms badge appears to the left in the field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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