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100 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II God gives the World to Humanity
1983 yearStainless steel | 8 g | 27.75 mm |
Issuer | Vatican City |
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Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
Year | 1983 |
Value | 100 Lire (100 VAL) |
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 |
Numista | N#12939 |
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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 |
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1983 | 96500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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