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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Pope John Paul II Medallions
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Pope John Paul II Medallions

Artifact ID1982.00356.01-.04
Object Type Medal, Commemorative
Gifter
Maker (The Vatican)
Date 1981
Medium Metal (gold, silver, bronze), Leather
DimensionsEach (Medallions:.01): 1/8 × 1 3/4 in. (3.1 × 43.7 mm)
 .02: 1/8 × 1 3/4 in. (2.7 × 44.4 mm)
 Other (.03): 0.3 cm, 1 3/4 in. (2.5 × 44.8 mm)
Physical DescriptionA set of gold, silver, and bronze medallions with a bust of Saint John Paul II lettered "JOANNES PAULUS II PONT. MAX ANNO III" on the obverse and two human figures with the letter "ROBUS PACIS VERITAS" on the reverse.
Historical NoteThey were presented to President Reagan by Cardinal Casaroli in the Oval Office December 14, 1981.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Foreign Officials (National Archives Identifier 6816364)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
Person Depicted John Paul II, Pope (1920 - 2005)
Country/CultureHoly See
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