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10 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Saint Paul
1991 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 | 1991 |
| 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#33072 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 42% |
Reverse
S. Paul Standing holding book and sword
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' del VATICANO
R L.10
Translation: Vatican City
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Lire coin featuring Ioannes Paulus II (Saint Paul) issued by Vatican City in 1991 is interesting because it is one of the few coins in the world that features a portrait of a Pope on one side and an image of a saint on the other. The coin's design was created by the Italian artist and engraver, Giuseppe Lorenzo Gatteri, and it is considered a rare and collectible item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 R | 48000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Saint Paul) 1991 coin.
