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100 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Naming of the Animals
1988 year| Acmonital | 8 g | 27.8 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 100 Lire (100 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Acmonital |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#11238 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Adam Standing, on the God hand palm, pointing some animals and giving them a name
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
R L.100
Translation: Vatican City
Engraver: Guido Veroi
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the naming of the animals by Pope John Paul II, as stated in the Bible. The coin's design depicts the Pope standing in the center, surrounded by various animals, with the Latin inscription "IOANNES PAULUS II" above him and "NAMING OF THE ANIMALS" below. This design was created by the artist, Pierro Uliana, and it adds a touch of spirituality and significance to the coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 R | 80000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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