100 Lire - Ioannes XXIII 1959 front 100 Lire - Ioannes XXIII 1959 back
100 Lire - Ioannes XXIII 1959 photo

100 Lire - Ioannes XXIII

1959 year
Gold (.900) 5.19 g 20.7 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
John XXIII (Ioannes XXIII) (1958-1963)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1959
Value
100 Lire (100&nbspVAL)
Currency
Lira (1929-2001)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
5.19 g
Diameter
20.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#131824
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Coat of Arms of Ioannes XXIII

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L·100
1959
GIAMPAOLI

Translation: Vatican City

Engraver: Giampaoli

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 100 Lire - Ioannes XXIII 1959 coin from Vatican City is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Pope John XXIII on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the Vatican's iconic St. Peter's Basilica. This coin is particularly notable because it was minted to commemorate the Pope's historic visit to the Holy Land in 1959, making it a significant collector's item for those interested in religious history and numismatics.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1959  3000 - - - - - -

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