Bronze Annual Papal Medal – Year 5 2017 – Pope Francis Pontificate
Bronze Annual Papal Medal – Year 5 2017 – Pope Francis Pontificate
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The official annual medal for Year V (2017) of Pope Francis’s pontificate, struck in bronze by the Italian State Mint for the Vatican numismatic office. Only 1,500 were issued — far fewer than the usual 4,000 — making this a scarce year for collectors.
- Size: Diameter 44 mm (1,73 inch); weight 40 gr
- Material: Bronze
- Design: Front FRANCISCUS P.P. ANNO V MMXVII; reverse “HOSPES ERAM ET COLLEGISTIS ME” (Mt 25,35)
- Edition: 1,500 medals, each numbered on the edge to match its certificate
- Certificate: Guarantee certificate stamped by the Vatican Secretariat of State and the Italian State Mint
- Shipping: Ships from Rome, Italy
The reverse takes its motto from Matthew 25 — “I was a stranger and you welcomed me” — rendered as a scene of welcome by the shore. Annual papal medals are the Vatican’s own year-by-year record of each pontificate.
We ship from Italy
We ship from Italy
We are located in Rome, ITALY.
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Blessing
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Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Minimize contact to chemicals (hairspray, perfume, body lotion, bleach, etc.) and do not wear it the shower, swimming pool or hot tub.
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