10 Euros - Benedictus XVI (20th World Day of the sick) 2012 front 10 Euros - Benedictus XVI (20th World Day of the sick) 2012 back
10 Euros - Benedictus XVI (20th World Day of the sick) 2012 photo
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10 Euros - Benedictus XVI 20th World Day of the sick

2012 year
Silver (.925) 22 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
Benedict XVI (Benedictus XVI) (2005-2013)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2012
Value
10 Euros 10 EUR = USD 11
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
22 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#82504
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

The healing of the paralytic in Bethesda (John 5:2-18), traditional site of the home of St. Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
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10 EU
RO

Engravers: Mariangela Crisciotti, Claudia Momoni

Edge

Lettering: COOPERATORES VERITATIS + MMXII +

Comment

Interesting fact

The 10 Euro silver coin issued by Vatican City in 2012 to commemorate the 20th World Day of the Sick features an image of Pope Benedict XVI on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts a person in a hospital bed, surrounded by medical staff and angels, symbolizing the spiritual and medical care that is at the heart of the World Day of the Sick.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012 R 8999 - - - - - -

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