© Auktionen und Münzhandel - Dr. Christoph Stadler e.K.
© Auktionen und Münzhandel - Dr. Christoph Stadler e.K.
1500 Guaraníes Pope John XXIII
1974 year| Gold (.900) | 10.70 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Paraguay (Banco Central del Paraguay) |
| Period | Republic (1811-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1974 |
| Value | 1500 Guaraníes 1500 PYG = USD 0.19 |
| Currency | Guarani (1944-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 10.70 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#170047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Pope John XXIII Facing
Script: Latin
Lettering: · PAPST JOHANNES XXIII ·
Translation: · Pope John XXIII ·
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Pope John XXIII (25 November 1881 – 3 June 1963) was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 28 October 1958 to his death in 1963. Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli was one of thirteen children born to a family of sharecroppers who lived in Lombardy. He was ordained to the priesthood on 10 August 1904 and served in a number of posts, as nuncio in France and a delegate to Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey. In a consistory on 12 January 1953 Pope Pius XII made Roncalli a cardinal as the Cardinal-Priest of Santa Prisca in addition to naming him as the Patriarch of Venice.Roncalli was unexpectedly elected pope on 28 October 1958 at age 76 after 11 ballots. Pope John XXIII surprised those who expected him to be a caretaker pope by calling the historic Second Vatican Council (1962–1965), the first session opening on 11 October 1962. His passionate views on equality were summed up in his statement, "We were all made in God's image, and thus, we are all Godly alike."
Interesting fact
The 1500 Guaraníes coin featuring Pope John XXIII, issued in 1974 by Paraguay, is a unique collector's item due to its gold composition and limited mintage. It's interesting to note that this coin was not meant for circulation, but rather as a commemorative piece to honor the Pope's visit to Paraguay in 1974. The coin's design features the Pope's image on one side and the Paraguayan coat of arms on the other, with an inscription that reads "1500 Guaraníes" and "Pope John XXIII." The coin's gold content is 90% (0.900), and it weighs 10.70 grams. Its value is primarily collectible, and it's a rare and valuable addition to any numismatic collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 1500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1500 Guaraníes (Pope John XXIII) 1974 coin.
