Official Vatican Pope John XXIII 1960 Rome Olympics Bronze Medal

1960 - POPE JOHN XXIII 1958-1963 (born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli ) ROME OLYMPIC BRONZE MEDAL

Official Vatican City bronze Extraordinary Medal commemorating the 1960 Olympics of Rome. Nicely toned.

By Italy's famous 20th century sculptor, Giacomo Manzù.

The medal has the following features:

Obverse - Image of the Pope in profile with Camauro and ermine mozzetta JOANNES XXIII P M INITO CONC - OECUM VAT II MCMLXII.

Reverse - Olive tree with rich fruit OBOEDIEN - TIA / ET - PAX.

Artist: Giacomo Manzù

Regnal Year: Anno II

Metal: Bronze

Diameter: 33 mm (1,29 inches)

Weight: 10,14 gr (0,35 ounces)

Manufacturing Year: 1960

You will receive the original bronze medal in the original red leather gift box with Vatican gold embossing.