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10 000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Crucifixion
1998 year| Silver (.835) | 22 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| 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#52321 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Crucifixion of Jesus. Below Maria, Maria Magdalena and Maria of Cleofa; the roman guard hits Christ's side with a spear.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
VERSO L'ANNO SANTO DEL 2000
R 1998
L. 10 000
VEROI FRAPICCINI INC
Translation:
Vatican City State
Towards the Holy Year of 2000
Engraver: Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini
Designer: Guido Veroi
Edge
Segmented reeding
6 smooth segments - 6 reeded segments (9 grooves each)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a crucifixion scene with Pope John Paul II at the foot of the cross, surrounded by an ornate border. The coin's design was created by the artist Giovanni Hidalgo and was minted by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato in Rome.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 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 (Crucifixion) 1998 coin.
