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1000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Encyclical Redemptoris Missio
1991 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 | 1991 |
| 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#77331 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 53% |
Reverse
Pope handing missionary cross to two young people
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A. XIII - MCMXCI
N. MORELLI
Unabridged legend: IOANNES PAVLVS II PONTIFEX MAXIMVS ANNVS XIII MCMXCI
Translation: John Paul II Supreme Pontiff Year 13 1991
Engraver: Nicola Morelli
Edge
Embossed script
Script: Latin
Lettering: M C M X C I + + + TOTVS TUUS + + +
Translation: 1991 All yours
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the papal encyclical "Redemptoris Missio" issued by Pope John Paul II in 1990, which focused on the Catholic Church's missionary work and evangelization. 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 Church's commitment to spreading the message of Christ throughout the world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 R | 48000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Encyclical Redemptoris Missio) 1991 coin.
