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1000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Catechism
1993 year| Silver (.835) | 14.60 g | 31.4 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1993 |
| Value | 1000 Lire (1000 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 14.60 g |
| Diameter | 31.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#54477 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTÀ DEL VATICANO
CATHOLICAE
ECCLESIAE
EXHIBETVR
R L. 1000
Translation:
Vatican City
Catholic Church is presented
Engraver: Guido Veroi
Edge
Embossed script
Script: Latin
Lettering: +++ TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMXCIII
Translation: All your 1993
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, showcasing a portrait of Pope John Paul II, with the inscription "Ioannes Paulus II" in Latin, and the year of issue, "1993," below his image. This design was created by the artist, L. Luraschi, specifically for this coin. Additionally, the coin's obverse side features the Vatican City's coat of arms, along with the denomination, "1000 Lire," and the metal content, ".835," indicating that it is made of 83.5% silver.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 R | 41000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Catechism) 1993 coin.
