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Pope John XXIII Medal
Pope John XXIII Medal

Pope John XXIII Medal

Artifact IDMO 63.5527c
Object Type Medal
Date May 4, 1961
Maker (Engraver)
Medium Bronze
DimensionsOverall Diam 1 3/4 in (4.4 cm)

Physical DescriptionMedal, obverse depicts Pope John XXIII facing proper right, reverse depicts a landscape and village or monastery(?). Stored in red and gold-colored presentation box with Papal seal insignia, stamped "IV NOV. MCMLXI"
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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