Lithuania - 1993 Visit of Pope John Paul II Medal
Offered is a substantial 53mm, 76g Cu-Ni medal, designed by Pivol, and struck by the Lithuanian mint on the occasion of Pope John Paul II’s visit to the country, Grabowski#0871. The obverse features the crowned papal arms surrounded by inscription above and arms below. Inscription: "Popiežius Jonas Paulius II Lanké Lietuva / LIUDYKIME KRISTU," while the reverse depicts John Paul II facing, holding crucifix in right hand and raising left, inscription in banner above. Inscription: "PONTIFEX MAXIMUS / JOANNES PAULUS II." With only 5000-10000 struck, this is a scarce piece of Papal memorabilia.
Offered is a substantial 53mm, 76g Cu-Ni medal, designed by Pivol, and struck by the Lithuanian mint on the occasion of Pope John Paul II’s visit to the country, Grabowski#0871. The obverse features the crowned papal arms surrounded by inscription above and arms below. Inscription: "Popiežius Jonas Paulius II Lanké Lietuva / LIUDYKIME KRISTU," while the reverse depicts John Paul II facing, holding crucifix in right hand and raising left, inscription in banner above. Inscription: "PONTIFEX MAXIMUS / JOANNES PAULUS II." With only 5000-10000 struck, this is a scarce piece of Papal memorabilia.
Offered is a substantial 53mm, 76g Cu-Ni medal, designed by Pivol, and struck by the Lithuanian mint on the occasion of Pope John Paul II’s visit to the country, Grabowski#0871. The obverse features the crowned papal arms surrounded by inscription above and arms below. Inscription: "Popiežius Jonas Paulius II Lanké Lietuva / LIUDYKIME KRISTU," while the reverse depicts John Paul II facing, holding crucifix in right hand and raising left, inscription in banner above. Inscription: "PONTIFEX MAXIMUS / JOANNES PAULUS II." With only 5000-10000 struck, this is a scarce piece of Papal memorabilia.