Germany - Set of 5 Commemorative Medals for the Visit of Pope John Paul II to Germany, 1980 - Issue Limited to 10 ...

Germany - Set of 5 Commemorative Medals for the Visit of Pope John Paul II to Germany, 1980 - Issue Limited to 10,000 Sets, Original Case and Certificate No. 09644 Set of five commemorative medals issued in 1980 for the visit of Pope John Paul II to Germany. Medals from this issue are documented with several different reverse designs associated with the German papal visit. According to the accompanying certificate, the complete edition was limited to 10,000 sets. Obverse: All five medals feature a profile portrait of Pope John Paul II with the Latin inscription: "IOANNES PAVLVS II PONTIFEX MAXIMVS" (John Paul II, Supreme Pontiff) Reverse: Five different designs, including: "REGINA POLONIAE" (Queen of Poland) - Madonna and Child; "VENI SANCTE SPIRITUS" (Come, Holy Spirit) - dove, rays and papal imagery; Papal coat of arms; "BESUCH DES HL. VATERS IN DEUTSCHLAND" (Visit of the Holy Father to Germany) - architectural design featuring cathedrals; "BESUCH DES HL. VATERS IN DEUTSCHLAND" (Visit of the Holy Father to Germany) - St. Peter's Basilica. Silver-tone metal. Presented in the original case inscribed: "BESUCH DES HL. VATERS IN DEUTSCHLAND" (Visit of the Holy Father to Germany) with original certificate No. 09644, issued in Munich in 1980 and confirming a limited edition of 10,000 complete sets.