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Medal - Mission San Juan Capistrano (San Juan Capistrano, California) ND
Pewter | - | 38.5 mm |
Location | United States |
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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 |
Numista | N#409193 |
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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.