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Pope John XXIII Medal
Pope John XXIII Medal

Pope John XXIII Medal

Artifact IDMO 63.5531.1
Object Type Medal
Date 1963
Maker (Engraver)
Medium Silver
DimensionsOverall Diam 1 3/4 in (4.4 cm )

Physical DescriptionObverse depicts Pope John XXIII facing proper right, reverse depicts Pope sitting on papal throne with numerous people in attendance, reads "Salvtiferam orbi Pacem Proposvit/10-V-63". Stored in red and gold-colored presentation box featuring Papal seal
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from Pope John XXIII. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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