Republic Congo 2005 Pope Benedict Gold Cross 10 Francs PROOF STERLING Coin Boxed - $60 - (Kingston, ON)
Cardinal Josef Ratzinger was elected on April 19, 2005 as the 265th Pontifex Maximus in the history of the Catholic Church and chose Benedict XVI as his pontifical name. The new Pope celebrated his Papal inauguration mass on April 24, 2005 and was enthroned in the St. John in Lateran Basilica on May 7, 2005. Born Josef Ratzinger on April 16, 1927 in the village of Markl, Bavaria he was ordained a priest in June 1951. In March 1977 he was appointed by Pope Paul VI to be Archbishop of Munich and subsequently was made a cardinal. In 1981 he was appointed as the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. For 20 years, Cardinal Ratzinger was an advisor of Pope John Paul II, and in 2002 he became the Dean of the College of Cardinals. Before becoming Pope, he was already one of the most influential men in the Vatican. (Wikipedia) Face value 10 francs, 925 silver, weighs 25 grams, limited issue of 3000 units. Case measures approximately 3 1/2" by 3 1/2" by 1". Excellent pre-owned condition.See photos. Shipping is 1st Wednesday after payment from Watertown, NY. Delivery is normally 2-4 business days later.
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