200 Euros - Franciscus (Jesus “The Good Shepherd”) 2022 front 200 Euros - Franciscus (Jesus “The Good Shepherd”) 2022 back
200 Euros - Franciscus (Jesus “The Good Shepherd”) 2022 photo
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200 Euros - Franciscus Jesus “The Good Shepherd”

2022 year
Gold (.917) 40 g 38.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
Francis (Franciscus) (2013-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2022
Value
200 Euros 200 EUR = USD 219
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
40 g
Diameter
38.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#349591
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

The Good Shepherd holding a lamb on his shoulders. Jesus “The Good Shepherd” represents Christ the Saviour and the lamb is the soul he saved. Jesus is the good shepherd who cares for His flock, for all people down to the last lost sheep. He defends his flock and sacrifices his life for it. He is the spirit of the Holy Year, the forgiveness and salvation of all sinners.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VERSO I´ANNO SANTO DEL 2025
CITTA´ DEL VATICANO
R
EU 200 RO

Engraver: Annalisa Masini

Designer: Arianna Cicconi

Comment

The 200 euro gold coin series entitled “Towards the Holy Year 2025” begins this year and consists of a three-year programme (2022-2023-2024) that will culminate in 2025 with the final coin dedicated to the Jubilee.

Interesting fact

The 200 Euro Franciscus (Jesus "The Good Shepherd") non-circulating coin from Vatican City, made of gold (.917) and weighing 40g, features an image of Jesus Christ holding a lamb, symbolizing his role as the Good Shepherd. The coin's design is based on a famous sculpture by the Italian artist, Bertel Thorvaldsen.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2022 R 499 - - - - - -

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