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10 000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Pentecost
1999 year| Silver (.835) | 22 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| 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#53199 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
The disciples around Maria receiving the Holy Spirit in shape of fire tongues
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
VERSO L'ANNO SANTO DEL 2000
R 1999
L.10000
Translation:
Vatican City State
Towards the Holy Year of 2000
Engraver: Eugenio Driutti
Designer: Enrico Manfrini
Edge
Segmented reeding
6 smooth segments - 6 reeded segments (9 grooves each)
Comment
According to the Act of Apostles, 2,1-11, While the disciples of Jesus were all in the same place, they heard a loud noise and a rushing wind filled the place, then they saw something like tongues of fire separating and settling on each of them; all of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing Pope John Paul II on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts a stunning image of the Pentecost. The coin's design was created by the prominent artist, Luigi Oldani, who is known for his exceptional work in coin design. The coin's mintage was limited to only 25,000 pieces, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 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 (Pentecost) 1999 coin.
