1000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Pope Travels) 1985 front 1000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Pope Travels) 1985 back
1000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Pope Travels) 1985 photo
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1000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Pope Travels

1985 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
1985
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#14144
Rarity index
38%

Reverse

Coat of Arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
R L. 1000

Translation: Vatican City

Engraver: Guido Veroi

Edge

Embossed script

Script: Latin

Lettering: TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMLXXXV +++

Translation: All your +++ 1985 +++

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates Pope John Paul II's travels. The coin's reverse side depicts the Pope's image, along with the inscription "IOANNES PAULUS II" and the year of issue, "1985." The obverse side features the Vatican City's coat of arms, along with the inscription "CITTÀ DEL VATICANO" and the denomination, "1000 LIRE." The coin's design was created by the Italian artist, Giuseppe Girometti.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1985  74000 - - - - - -

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