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2000 Lire The Faith
1998 year| Silver (.835) | 16 g | 31.4 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 2000 Lire (2000 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 31.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#52731 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Early Christian image of Christ Pantocrator taken from the mosaic in the apse of the Cathedral of Cefalù, to represent the value of the laic faith in man and the religious faith in salvation through the sacrifice of God made Man. Value and mint mark below, in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L 2000
R
Engraver: Laura Cretara
Edge
Milled.
Comment
This coin is part of the first issue of the series "Towards 2000" and was emitted in a single case with .Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1998 Italian 2000 Lire (The Faith) silver coin is that it features a unique design that represents the concept of faith. The obverse side of the coin depicts a person with their arms outstretched, symbolizing the act of reaching out in faith, while the reverse side features an image of a cross, which is a common symbol of faith in many religions. This coin was minted to commemorate the Jubilee Year of 2000, a significant event in the Catholic Church that takes place every 25 years.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 R | 7880 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2000 Lire (The Faith) 1998 coin.
