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10 000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Storm Quelled
1997 year| Silver (.835) | 22 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| 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#52317 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Jesus and the apostles on a boat, with his arms opened in the act of quelling the storm
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
VERSO L'ANNO SANTO DEL 2000
R 1997
L. 10 000
VEROI DE SIMONI INC
Translation:
Vatican City State
Towards the Holy Year of 2000
Engraver: Luciana De Simoni
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 that represents the storm quelling abilities of Pope John Paul II. The coin's design depicts the Pope standing on the bow of a ship, with his right hand raised in a gesture of blessing and his left hand holding a papal ferula. The stormy sea behind him is depicted with waves crashing against the ship, but the Pope's presence seems to have calmed the storm, symbolizing his ability to bring peace and tranquility to those in turmoil. This design was created by the artist Roberto Terenzi and was minted by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato in Rome.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 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 (Storm Quelled) 1997 coin.
