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Benedictus XVI
| Location | Vatican City |
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| Year | 2013 |
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| Thickness | 3.25 mm |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing bust of Pope Benedict XVI in high relief, wearing papal vestments and zucchetto, set against a mirror-polished field. The curved legend reads BENEDICTVS XVI PONT.MAXIMVS along the upper rim, with the word 'essai' appearing in the lower right field. A beaded border frames the design. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Central depiction of the personal coat of arms of Pope Benedict XVI, featuring a shield surmounted by the papal tiara and flanked by the crossed keys of Saint Peter, with decorative chain elements on either side. The Roman numeral date MMV appears above the arms and MMXIII below, indicating the years of his pontificate. A beaded border frames the design. |
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