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### **2004 Knights of Columbus Supreme Council Commemorative Medal**
**"Creating St. Peter's: Architectural Treasures of the Vatican" Exhibit**
**Limited Edition Gilded Bronze | Serial Number: 0298 / 1000**Up for sale/sale is a rare and highly detailed 2004 Knights of Columbus Supreme Council commemorative medal struck in gilded bronze. This official medal was issued in conjunction with the landmark exhibit *"Creating St. Peter's: Architectural Treasures of the Vatican"* held at the Knights of Columbus Museum in New Haven, Connecticut. It was issued as a special tribute to His Holiness Pope John Paul II during the 25th year of his pontificate by Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson, in collaboration with the Fabbrica di San Pietro (His Eminence Francesco Cardinal Marchisano).---### **Medal Details & Artistic Characteristics:**
* **Face / Obverse:** Features a magnificent rendition of the Bust of St. Peter (after Raffaele Capo, Fabbrica di San Pietro in Vaticano) surrounded by the Latin text *"SANCTVS PETRVS"* and the biblical inscription *"UPON THIS ROCK I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH"*.
* **Reverse:** Depicts the detailed model of the tambour and dome of St. Peter's Basilica (after Michelangelo Buonarroti, Giacomo della Porta, and Luigi Vanvitelli).
* **Edge:** Edge-stamped by O.M.E.A. with the medal's individual serial number.
* **Sculptor:** Models executed by renowned sculptor Roberta Rubegni (Rome, Italy).
* **Mint:** Struck by O.M.E.A. SRL (Rome & Milan, Italy).
* **Size:** Approximately 3 inches in diameter (~76mm).
* **Limitation:** Strictly limited striking of 1,000 pieces worldwide (Certificate #0298/1000).---### **Condition:**
* **Medal:** Excellent condition with vibrant gilded bronze finish and crisp high-relief detailing.
* **Packaging:** Includes the original red satin-and-velvet fitted clamshell display box and the original paper Certificate of Registration / informational foldout.---### **Shipping:**
* Ships securely packaged in bubble wrap via USPS Ground Advantage / Priority Mail with tracking.
* Combined shipping available for multiple purchases.
