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10 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Temperance
| Aluminium | 1.6 g | 23.2 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1979-1980 |
| Value | 10 Lire (10 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 23.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#3576 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Crowned sitted Temperance, holding a large chalice in the right hand and pointing to it with the index finger of the left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L. 10
TEMPERANTIA
Translation:
Vatican City
Temperance
Engraver: Guido Veroi
Edge
Plain
Comment
The act of indicating the chalice means the request for more restrainInteresting fact
The 10 Lire coin featuring Pope John Paul II (Temperance) from Vatican City, made of aluminum and weighing 1.6g, is interesting because it was minted to commemorate the Pope's visit to the United States in 1979. It is a unique piece of numismatic history that highlights the significance of the Pope's visit and the importance of temperance, a value that the Pope emphasized during his papacy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 IPZS | 170000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 IPZS | 156000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Temperance) 1979-1980 coin.
