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10 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Adam and Eve's Temptation
1988 year| Aluminium | 1.6 g | 23.3 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 10 Lire (10 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 23.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12927 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 31% |
Reverse
Adam and Eve standing in front of the tree of forbidden fruit, wrapped around the serpent. Eve picking the forbidden fruit
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
R L.10
Translation: Vatican City
Engraver: Guido Veroi
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design depicting Adam and Eve's temptation, which is a rare theme in coinage. The design was created by the artist L. L. Rizzi and shows Adam and Eve standing on either side of the Tree of Knowledge, with the serpent wrapped around the trunk. The coin's mintage was limited to 30,000 pieces, making it a sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 R | 80000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Adam and Eve's Temptation) 1988 coin.
