1000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Genesis) 1983 front 1000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Genesis) 1983 back
1000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Genesis) 1983 photo
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1000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Genesis

1983 year
Silver (.835) 14.6 g 31.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1983
Value
1000 Lire (1000&nbspVAL)
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
References
Numista
N#13009
Rarity index
34%

Reverse

Crowned bust left holding the Pastoral

Script: Latin

Lettering: IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.V MCMLXXXIII

Unabridged legend: Ioannes Paulus II Pontifex Maximum Annus V MCMLXXXIII

Translation: John Paul II The Greatest Priest Year 5 1983

Engraver: Nicola Morelli

Edge

Embossed script

Script: Latin

Lettering: TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMLXXXIII

Translation: All your 1983

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 1000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Genesis) 1983 from Vatican City is that it features an image of Pope John Paul II on one side and a depiction of the creation of Adam from the Book of Genesis on the other. This coin is significant because it highlights the close relationship between the Catholic Church and Vatican City, as well as the importance of religious art and symbolism in the region. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's composition adds to its value and collectibility, making it a sought-after piece among numismatists and collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1983 R 110000 - - - - - -

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