Joannes Paulus I – Basilica of St. Sebastian 1978 | Coinantiquariat
Art. number: 192
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Joannes Paulus I – Basilica of St. Sebastian 1978 | Coinantiquariat
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Art. number: 192
Specifications
| Composition | Bimetalic |
| Issuing state | Vatican City |
| Year | 1978 AD |
| Technique | Milled |
| Weight | 15.3 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Type of Exonumia | Miscellaneous tokens - Religios token |
| Alignment | Medal |
| Edge | Plain |
Description
Commemorative medal issued in 1978 featuring Pope John Paul I and the Basilica of St. Sebastian. The obverse depicts a left-facing bust of Joannes Paulus I with the inscription JOANNES PAVLVS I PONTIFEX MAXIMVS 1978, engraved by Sergio Giandomenico. The reverse presents the front view of the Basilica of St. Sebastian ad Catacumbas, with the legend BASILICA SANCTI SEBASTIANI AD CATACVMBAS and the date 1978. This piece reflects Vatican-related numismatic issues connected to the brief papacy of John Paul I.
Tag: Joannes Paulus I medal, Basilica of St. Sebastian, 1978 Vatican coin, John Paul I commemorative medal, papal coinage 1978, Sergio Giandomenico medal, Vatican numismatics, Basilica San Sebastiano medal, church commemorative token, Coinantiquariat
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