100 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (God gives the World to Humanity) 1983 front 100 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (God gives the World to Humanity) 1983 back
100 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (God gives the World to Humanity) 1983 photo
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100 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II God gives the World to Humanity

1983 year
Stainless steel 8 g 27.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1983
Value
100 Lire (100&nbspVAL)
Currency
Lira (1929-2001)
Composition
Stainless steel
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
References
Numista
N#12939
Rarity index
16%

Reverse

The God hand, in the act of offering a composition of circular lines (the structure of an atom) to the humanity

Script: Latin

Lettering:
L. 100 R
CITTA' DEL VATICANO

Translation: Vatican City

Engraver: Enrico Manfrini

Designer: Nicola Morelli

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that represents the message of peace and unity. The obverse side of the coin depicts Pope John Paul II with his hand raised in blessing, while the reverse side shows a stylized image of the Earth, symbolizing the unity of humanity and the message of peace that the Pope promoted during his papacy. The coin's design was created by the Italian artist and sculptor, Giuseppe Spina, and it was minted by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS) in Rome.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1983  96500 - - - - - -

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