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100 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Annunciation
1987 year| Acmonital | 8 g | 27.75 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1987 |
| Value | 100 Lire (100 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Acmonital |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#10049 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Angel Gabriel standing right holding branch below flying dove, visiting Virgin Mary seated.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
R L. 100
Translation: Vatican City
Engraver: Angelo Canevari
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Annunciation is the Christian celebration of the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive and bear a son through a virgin birth and become the mother of Jesus Christ, the Christian Messiah and Son of God, marking the Incarnation.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the Vatican City's cultural and religious heritage. The coin's obverse side features an image of Pope John Paul II, while the reverse side depicts the Annunciation, a significant event in Christianity that marks the moment when the Angel Gabriel announced to the Virgin Mary that she would give birth to Jesus. The coin's design serves as a symbol of the Vatican City's strong religious roots and its commitment to preserving and promoting Christian values.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 R | 80000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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