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200 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Adam's Creation
1988 year| Bronzital | 5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 200 Lire (200 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Bronzital |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13012 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
God holding Adam kneeling in his hands and surrounded by the divine breath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
R L.200
Translation: Vatican City
Engraver: Guido Veroi
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that represents the story of Adam's creation, as depicted in the Bible. The coin's obverse side shows an image of Pope John Paul II, while the reverse side features an image of Adam and God, with the inscription "IN principio Deus creavit caetera" (In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth). This coin was issued in 1988 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Pope John Paul II's papacy, and it is considered a rare and collectible item among coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 R | 80000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Adam's Creation) 1988 coin.
