Medal

This is a bronze medal, commemorating Pope John XXIII, head of the Catholic Church between 1958 and 1963. One side of medal has an Image of Pope John's bust, and the inscription: Joannes XXIII Pont Max MCMLXI. The other has an Image of a city, with the inscription A.D. Sept. Kal. Dec. MDCCCLXXXI. POST * CHR.N.

Further Information

  • Type: Body adornment, jewellery
  • Object: Medal
  • Materials: Metal
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: Unknown
  • Production Date: Pre 1964
  • Associated Places: Freetown
  • Associated People: Sir Milton Margai
  • Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
  • Accession Number: SLNM.1968.04.03A

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