© Emiliano Micalizzi
© Emiliano Micalizzi
10 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Michelangelo's Pietà
1987 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 | 1987 |
| 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#14103 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 32% |
Reverse
Michelangelo's Pietà with St. Peter's Basilica in the background
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L.10 R
Translation: Vatican City
Engraver: Angelo Canevari
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a beautiful representation of Michelangelo's famous sculpture, Pietà, on one side, while the other side bears the image of Pope John Paul II, who was a well-known advocate for peace and human rights. The combination of these two iconic figures on a single coin makes it a unique and meaningful collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 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 (Michelangelo's Pietà) 1987 coin.
