1 Ounce Silver - Papal Visit to USA AMC
1987 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1035 g | 39.0 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Visit medals |
| Year | 1987 |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1035 g |
| Diameter | 39.0 mm |
| Thickness | 3.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#383380 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The reserve feature the map of the United States, doted with stars representing the cities visited by the Pope. The map is encircled by a rosary ending with the cross above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAPAL VISIT TO U•S•A 1987
AMC
Edge
Plain with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: .999 FINE SILVER 1 TR. OZ.
Comment
Pope John Paul II visited the United States between 10-19 September 1987. The following is the list of cities he visited during the trip:
(1) Miami, Florida
(2) Columbia, South Carolina
(3) New Orleans, Louisiana
(4) San Antonio, Texas
(5) Phoenix, Arizona
(6) Los Angeles, California
(7) Monterey, California
(8) San Francisco, California
(9) Detroit, Michigan
(10) Hamtramck, Michigan
(11) Pontiac, Michigan
Some of the above cities are represented by stars on the map at the reverse of this silver round.
