1979 Poland John Paul II Medal URBI ET ORBI

1979 Poland proof-like medal, 45mm in diameter with a copper finish, honoring Pope John Paul II. Obverse depicts the pontiff with his arms raised wide in greeting, his name in Polish--Jan Pawel II--at top right. Roman proclamation URBI ET ORBI ("to the City [of Rome] and to the World") on reverse. Designed by Ewa Olszewska-Borys.