Christian Unity - Civil Liberty Peace Medal
Artifact IDMO 83.88
Object Type
Medal
Date
1965
Maker
Albino Manca
(Sculptor)
Maker
Frank Amato, Sr.
(Designer)
Maker
Medallic Art Company
Medium
Silver
DimensionsOverall: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionSilver medallion with profiles in relief of John F. Kennedy and Pope John XXIII on obverse. Reverse has the Basilica of St. Peter's, the White House, and the words Peace, Christian Unity, Civil Liberty.
Historical NoteFourteen of these commemorative medals were struck in silver. A gold strike was presented to Pope Paul VI, and the dies were presented to the Vatican.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidental Libary and Museum in 1983 by a private citizen.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPost Presidential Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
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