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4500 Guaraníes Pope John XXIII
1974 year| Gold (.900) | 31.90 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Paraguay (Banco Central del Paraguay) |
| Period | Republic (1811-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1974 |
| Value | 4500 Guaraníes 4500 PYG = USD 0.57 |
| Currency | Guarani (1944-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 31.90 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#171200 |
|---|---|
| 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 4500 Guaraníes (Pope John XXIII) coin from Paraguay, made of Gold (.900) and weighing 31.90g, is a rare and valuable collector's item. It was minted in 1974 to commemorate the visit of Pope John XXIII to Paraguay, and only a limited number of coins were produced. As a result, it is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price at auction.
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 4500 Guaraníes (Pope John XXIII) 1974 coin.
