10 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Fidei Depositum) 1993 front 10 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Fidei Depositum) 1993 back
10 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Fidei Depositum) 1993 photo
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10 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Fidei Depositum

1993 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
1993
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#30043
Rarity index
52%

Reverse

Sailboat divides inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
FIDEI DEPOSITVM
R L.10

Translation:
Vatican City
Deposit of Faith

Engraver: Guido Veroi

Edge

Plain

Comment

The "Fidei Depositvm" is an Apostolic Constitution published by Pope John Paul II which establishes that the Catechism of the Catholic Church is the legitimate instrument for teaching the Catholic faith

Interesting fact

The 10 Lire coin commemorating Ioannes Paulus II (Fidei Depositum) from Vatican City, made of Aluminium and weighing 1.6g, features an image of Pope John Paul II on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears an image of the Vatican's coat of arms. This coin was minted in 1993 and is considered a rare and collectible item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1993  41000 - - - - - -

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