ITALY, Papale (Stato della Città del Vaticano). John Paul II. 1978-2005. Set of three (3) AV, AR, and Æ Medals. By L'udmila Cvengrošová. Dated RY 21 (AD 1999). PONT · MAX · A · XXI · , bust right, wearing pallium and mitre; to right, crucifix and coat-of-arms over crossed keys and Papal tiara; below, in script, Joannes Paulus II / CREATOR PATER NOSTER, the Holy Father among clouds, planets, and moon. Edge: E CIVITATE VATICANA 500/900. All: 44mm. AV Medal: 59.96 g, .917 gold // AR Medal: 41.44 g, .986 silver // Æ Medal: 33.16 g. Choice EF. In original box and case of issue, with certificate numbered 500/900. Three (3) medals in lot.
From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins, October 2009.