Jordan
Hussein gold "Holy Land Papal Visit" Medal 1964 Choice UNC, 45mm, 73.03 gm. By V. Lorioli and E. Varisco. Commemorating the Papal Visit to the Holy Land. Obv. Busts of Pope Paul VI and King Hussein facing one another. Rev. Views of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Dome of the Rock separated by olive branch and stump. An exceptionally attractive and choice example of this popular gold medal, featuring the 'pilgrim pope,' Paul VI, so-named due to the unprecedented traveling during his papacy.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 3000-4500 USD