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10 000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Baptism
1996 year| Silver (.835) | 22 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 10 000 Lire (10 000 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 22 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#52311 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
S. John baptizes Jesus Christ in the Jordan river, behind a woman and an angel
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
1996 R L.10000
VERSO L'ANNO SANTO DEL 2000
Translation:
Vatican City State
Towards the Holy Year of 2000
Engraver: Roberto Mauri
Designer: Enrico Manfrini
Edge
Segmented reeding
6 smooth segments - 6 reeded segments (9 grooves each)
Interesting fact
The 10,000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Baptism) 1996 coin from Vatican City is a unique piece that features an error in its design. The coin was minted with an incorrect depiction of the Pope's mitre, which was misshapen and appeared more like a bishop's mitre than a pope's. This error was later corrected in subsequent mintings, making the original coins with the error highly sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 R | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Baptism) 1996 coin.
