© Emiliano Micalizzi
© Emiliano Micalizzi
1000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Christifideles Laici Exhortation
1989 year| Silver (.835) | 14.6 g | 31.5 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 1000 Lire (1000 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 14.6 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#14147 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 44% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
R L.1000
Translation: Vatican City
Engraver: Enrico Manfrini
Edge
Embossed script
Script: Latin
Lettering: TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMLXXXIX +++
Translation: All your 1989
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the papal encyclical "Christifideles Laici" (also known as "On the Vocation and the Mission of the Lay Faithful in the Church and in the World") issued by Pope John Paul II in 1988. The coin's design features an image of the Pope on the obverse and an image of the Virgin Mary on the reverse, symbolizing the close relationship between the Pope and the lay faithful.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 R | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Christifideles Laici Exhortation) 1989 coin.
