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Ioannes Paulus II

Location Vatican City
Year 1983
Type Token
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Obverse description Right-facing portrait bust of Pope John Paul II in high relief, wearing a zucchetto and papal vestments with ornate embroidery visible at the collar. The legend JOANNES PAVLVS II arcs along the left and PONT·MAX along the right, with a dotted border near the rim. The word ITALY appears as a small mintmark near the lower right.
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Reverse description Central device depicts the papal coat of arms featuring the triple tiara above the crossed keys of Saint Peter, with rays of light emanating from above. The legend CORONA AVREA SVPER CAPVT EIVS arcs around the upper periphery, while CITTA' DEL VATICANO curves along the lower field, all within a dotted border.
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