100 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Territory and Progress) 1992 front 100 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Territory and Progress) 1992 back
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100 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Territory and Progress

1992 year
Acmonital 3.2 g 18.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1992
Value
100 Lire (100&nbspVAL)
Currency
Lira (1929-2001)
Composition
Acmonital
Weight
3.2 g
Diameter
18.3 mm
Thickness
1.86 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 March 2002
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#11535
Rarity index
17%

Reverse

An open book:
on the left page there is a Cross (symbol of Christianity) and below two ears of wheat (representing the fruits of the earth);
on the right-hand page a Dove in flight at the top, with an olive branch in its beak (emblem of Peace) and at the bottom a gear (symbol of work).

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
R L. 100

Translation: Vatican City

Engraver: Sergio Giandomenico

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 100 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Territory and Progress) 1992 coin from Vatican City is interesting because it features a unique design that represents the theme of "Territory and Progress." The coin's design depicts a stylized image of the Vatican City, with the territorial boundaries prominently displayed. At the center of the coin is an image of Pope John Paul II, who was the Pope at the time the coin was issued. The design is surrounded by an inscription that reads "Ioannes Paulus II" in Latin, which adds to the coin's unique and collectible nature.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1992 R 43000 - - - - - -

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