50 000 Lire - John Paul II (Crux Vaticana) 2001 front 50 000 Lire - John Paul II (Crux Vaticana) 2001 back
50 000 Lire - John Paul II (Crux Vaticana) 2001 photo
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50 000 Lire - John Paul II Crux Vaticana

2001 year
Gold (.917) (0.2211 oz AGW) 7.5 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2001
Value
50 000 Lire (50 000&nbspVAL)
Currency
Lira (1929-2001)
Composition
Gold (.917) (0.2211 oz AGW)
Weight
7.5 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#109577
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Cross

Script: Latin

Lettering:
·CITTA' DEL VATICANO·
L.50000·
R
2001

Translation:
·VATICAN CITY·
L.50000·
R
2001

Engraver: Guido Veroi

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50,000 Lire - John Paul II (Crux Vaticana) 2001 coin from Vatican City is that it features a unique design that showcases the Vatican's iconic Crux Vaticana, also known as the Vatican Cross, on one side, and a portrait of Pope John Paul II on the other. The coin's design was created by the Vatican's chief engraver, Roberto Terenzio, and it is considered a rare and collectible item among coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2001 R 6000 - - - - - -

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