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100 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Pope Trips
1985 year| Acmonital | 8 g | 27.75 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1985 |
| 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#9161 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
An airplane flying over the world map
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 was minted to commemorate Pope John Paul II's papal trips, specifically his visit to Vatican City in 1985. The coin's design features an image of the Pope on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the Vatican City's coat of arms and the inscription "CITTÀ DEL VATICANO" (Vatican City). The use of Acmonital, a rare and unique alloy, adds to the coin's distinctiveness and value among collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 R | 74000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Pope Trips) 1985 coin.
