10 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Evangelist Matthew) 1985 front 10 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Evangelist Matthew) 1985 back
10 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Evangelist Matthew) 1985 photo
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10 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Evangelist Matthew

1985 year
Aluminium 1.6 g 23.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1985
Value
10 Lire (10&nbspVAL)
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
References
Numista
N#12925
Rarity index
27%

Reverse

Angel holding the Gospel, on which are written the letters "Mt"

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
R L. 10

Translation: Vatican City

Engraver: Guido Veroi

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing Pope John Paul II on one side and the Evangelist Matthew on the other. This coin was minted in 1985 to commemorate the Pope's visit to Vatican City. The coin's design was created by the artist L. L. Rizzi and was produced in a limited quantity, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1985 R 74000 - - - - - -

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