1983, Austria. Visit of Pope John Paul II to the Shrine of Mariazell.. Proof Silver Medals. 2pcs
Mint Year: 1983 Denomination: 5 Dollars - Visit of Pope John Paul II to the Shrine of Mariazell, Austria. Condition: Both medal proof, the smaller one with protective lacquer, the larger one with minor contact-marks. Material: Silver (.925), Silver (.900) Weight: 5.94gm, 25.57gm Diameter: 23mm, 40mm
Pope John Paul II visited Mariazell, Austria, on September 13, 1983, as part of his historic pastoral visit to the country and the Austrian Katholikentag. His pilgrimage to the famous Basilika Mariazell drew over 30,000 worshippers who gathered on the town square to attend his open-air Mass and pray for the Austrian nation.