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Thomas à Becket - Archbishop of Canterbury
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1970 |
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| Edge | Reeded with inscription |
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| Obverse description | Full-length figure of Thomas à Becket in high relief, depicted in archiepiscopal vestments including a mitre, with his right hand raised in blessing and a processional cross and orb at his side, surrounded by a dotted inner border. The circumferential legend reads his name and title, with the dates 1118-1170 appearing inverted at the base, consistent with medal alignment design. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 800TH ANNIVERSARY of the MARTYRDOM of THOMAS à BECKET FM |
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