Medal - Mission San Juan Capistrano (San Juan Capistrano, California) ND front Medal - Mission San Juan Capistrano (San Juan Capistrano, California) ND back
Medal - Mission San Juan Capistrano (San Juan Capistrano, California) ND photo
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Medal - Mission San Juan Capistrano (San Juan Capistrano, California) ND

 
Pewter - 38.5 mm
Description
Location
United States
Type
Medals › Souvenir medallions
Composition
Pewter
Diameter
38.5 mm
Thickness
2.56 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#409193
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Saint Christopher with Staff and child on his back. In back ground a vintage car.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BEHOLD SAINT CHRISTOHER
THEN GO YOUR WAY IN SAFETY

Edge

Plain

Comment

Concidered the birth place of Orange County California. Number 67 of the 21 California Missions.  Famous for the annual return of the Swallows. Still has mass every week of the year. The mission has 200.00 visitor each year.  Also known as the Jewel of the California Missions.