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1000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II The Prodigal Son
1997 year| Silver (.835) | 14 g | 31.4 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 1000 Lire (1000 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 31.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
Father hugging the prodigal son
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L. 1000 R
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
Translation: Vatican City
Engraver: Luciana De Simoni
Designer: Gabriella Titotto
Edge
Embossed script
Script: Latin
Lettering: TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMXCVII +++
Translation: All yours 1997
Interesting fact
The 1000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (The Prodigal Son) 1997 coin from Vatican City features a unique design that showcases the story of the Prodigal Son from the Bible. The coin's obverse side depicts Pope John Paul II, while the reverse side features an image of the Prodigal Son embracing his father, surrounded by a background of olive trees and a quote from the Bible in Latin. This coin is not only a beautiful piece of art, but it also serves as a symbol of the Catholic Church's teachings and values.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 R | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (The Prodigal Son) 1997 coin.
