Poland 2005 Pope John Paul II Pilgrim of Peace Silver Proof Medal Jan Pawel Box

Description: In Stock and Ready for Immediate Shipment! SOLD OUT at the Polish Mint! John Paul II is remembered on this HARD-TO-FIND, value-priced silver medal, struck by the Warsaw Mint in Poland! No other pope in history visited more countries during his papacy than John Paul II, over 125 in all! He was a true pilgrim of peace, traveling the globe to spread the message of the gospels and preaching harmony and nonviolence toward one's fellow human. This beautiful silver medal with a very low mintage remembers John Paul's life work on the obverse and as the Polish pope on the reverse. Obverse John Paul II stands clothed in the vestments of the papacy. He holds the crosier and crucifex of his office with his arms open in a greeting of peace and welcome. Behind him is the partial outline of his native land, Poland. Above him fly doves, symbolizing peace. The legend in Polish, JAN PAWEL II - PIELGRZYM POKOJU translates as "John Paul II - Pilgrim of Peace". Reverse In the center, John Paul II's papal coat of arms, which include the keys of St. Peter. Below is his signature in Latin, JOANNES PAULUS II. The dates of his birth (1920), election to the papacy (1978) and death (2005) are remembered. The legend at the top, PAPIEZ POLAK, translates as "The Polish Pope". Packaging The silver medal is encapsulated inside a burgundy leatherette, clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet. Specifications Country Poland Year of Issue 2005 Weight 15.00 g Diameter 32.00 mm Mintage Limit 10,000 Finish Proof Composition .500 Fine Silver Edge Plain Artist Andrzej Nowakowski Copyright © 2020 Talisman World Coins and Medals. All Rights Reserved.

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Location: Saint Louis, Missouri

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