200 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Burying The Dead) 1981 front 200 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Burying The Dead) 1981 back
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200 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Burying The Dead

1981 year
Aluminium bronze 5 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1981
Value
200 Lire (200&nbspVAL)
Currency
Lira (1929-2001)
Composition
Aluminium bronze
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
References
Numista
N#14124
Rarity index
23%

Reverse

Joseph of Arimathea and Nicomedes carry the body of Jesus for burial

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L. 200
R

Translation: Vatican City

Engraver: Guido Veroi

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Theme of the serie is the Works of Corporal Mercy from the Encyclical "Dives Misericordiae", written by John Paul II about Divine Mercy.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that represents the act of burying the dead, which is a significant theme in Catholicism, and is a nod to the efforts of Pope John Paul II's efforts to promote the dignity of human life.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1981 R 124000 - - - - - -

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