1000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Children and Church) 1996 front 1000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Children and Church) 1996 back
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1000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Children and Church

1996 year
Silver (.835) 14.6 g 31.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
Value
1000 Lire (1000&nbspVAL)
Currency
Lira (1929-2001)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Weight
14.6 g
Diameter
31.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
1 January 2002
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#14149
Rarity index
59%

Reverse

Jesus welcomes the children

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
R L. 1000

Translation: Vatican City

Engraver: Eugenio Driutti

Designer: Orietta Rossi

Edge

Embossed script

Script: Latin

Lettering: TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMXCVI +++

Translation: All yours 1996

Interesting fact

The 1000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Children and Church) 1996 coin from Vatican City features a unique design that showcases the relationship between children and the church. The coin's obverse side depicts a portrait of Pope John Paul II, while the reverse side features an image of children gathered around a church, symbolizing the Pope's commitment to the youth and the importance of faith in their lives. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted in 1996.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996 R 35000 - - - - - -

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