1000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II 1998 front 1000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II 1998 back
1000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II 1998 photo
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1000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II

1998 year
Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in bronzital ring 8.85 g 26.9 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1998
Value
1000 Lire (1000&nbspVAL)
Currency
Lira (1929-2001)
Composition
Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in bronzital ring
Weight
8.85 g
Diameter
26.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#10051
Rarity index
24%

Reverse

Papal coat of arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CITTA' + DEL VATICANO
R L.1000
BORGHI L. DE SIMONI INC.

Translation: Vatican City

Engraver: Luciana De Simoni

Designer: Paolo Borghi

Edge

Segmented reeding

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II 1998 coin from Vatican City is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a copper-nickel center surrounded by a bronzital ring. This distinctive design element sets it apart from other coins and makes it a notable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998  278000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II 1998 coin.