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3000 Guaraníes Pope John XXIII
1974 year| Gold (.900) | 21.30 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Paraguay (Banco Central del Paraguay) |
| Period | Republic (1811-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1974 |
| Value | 3000 Guaraníes 3000 PYG = USD 0.38 |
| Currency | Guarani (1944-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 21.30 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#170458 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Pope John XXIII Facing
Script: Latin
Lettering: · PAPST JOHANNES XXIII ·
Translation: · Pope John XXIII ·
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Pope John XXIII (25 November 1881 – 3 June 1963) was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 28 October 1958 to his death in 1963. Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli was one of thirteen children born to a family of sharecroppers who lived in Lombardy. He was ordained to the priesthood on 10 August 1904 and served in a number of posts, as nuncio in France and a delegate to Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey. In a consistory on 12 January 1953 Pope Pius XII made Roncalli a cardinal as the Cardinal-Priest of Santa Prisca in addition to naming him as the Patriarch of Venice.Roncalli was unexpectedly elected pope on 28 October 1958 at age 76 after 11 ballots. Pope John XXIII surprised those who expected him to be a caretaker pope by calling the historic Second Vatican Council (1962–1965), the first session opening on 11 October 1962. His passionate views on equality were summed up in his statement, "We were all made in God's image, and thus, we are all Godly alike."
Interesting fact
The 3000 Guaraníes coin featuring Pope John XXIII, issued in 1974 by Paraguay, has a unique feature - it has a hollow center. This was done to reduce the weight of the coin, making it easier to handle and transport. Despite being made of gold (.900), the coin weighs only 21.30 grams, making it a sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 1500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3000 Guaraníes (Pope John XXIII) 1974 coin.
