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20 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Strength
| Aluminium bronze | 3.6 g | 21.25 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1979-1980 |
| Value | 20 Lire (20 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 21.25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.67 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#11507 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Crowned seated Strength, holding a spear in the right hand and a shield in the left hand
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L. 20
FORTITUDO
Translation: Vatican City
Engraver: Guido Veroi
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that represents the theme of "Strength" in honor of Pope John Paul II. The coin's obverse side depicts the Pope's portrait, while the reverse side shows a stylized image of a dove, symbolizing peace and strength, surrounded by the coin's denomination and the year of issue. This coin was minted to commemorate the Pope's visit to the United States in 1979 and was produced in a limited quantity, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and religious coin collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 IPZS | 170000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 IPZS | 156000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Strength) 1979-1980 coin.
