20 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Wedding) 1982 front 20 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Wedding) 1982 back
20 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Wedding) 1982 photo
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20 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Wedding

1982 year
Aluminium bronze 3.6 g 21.25 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1982
Value
20 Lire (20&nbspVAL)
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
References
Numista
N#13017
Rarity index
21%

Reverse

Newlyweds holding hands and being blessed by the Holy Spirit

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L. 20
R

Translation: Vatican City

Engraver: Enrico Manfrini

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the wedding of Pope John Paul II, which was a significant event in the Catholic Church. The coin features an image of the Pope and his bride, Maria Teresa Tucci, on one side, and the Vatican coat of arms on the other. It was minted in 1982 and has a value of 20 Lire.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1982 R 113000 - - - - - -

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