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10 000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Rome
2000 year| Silver (.835) | 22 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| 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#53203 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Personification of Rome holding a Saint Peter Cathedral model in the left hand, and the Ferula in the right one
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ANNO SANTO DEL 2000
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
ROMA LIRE 10000
R 2000 VEROI
E.L. FRAPICCINI INC.
Translation:
Vatican City State
Holy Year 2000
Rome
Engraver: Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini
Designer: Guido Veroi
Edge
Segmented reeding
6 smooth segments - 6 reeded segments (9 grooves each)
Comment
The Ferula is the stick that is carried by the Pope during some liturgical celebrations. It has a crux on the top.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Pope John Paul II, who was the longest-serving Pope in history, having served for over 26 years until his death in 2005.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 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 (Rome) 2000 coin.
