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50 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Condemnation of Abortion
1995 year| Acmonital | 2.7 g | 16.3 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 50 Lire (50 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Acmonital |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 16.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12090 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
A demonic dragon, above a female figure lying on her back, holding a broken branch with paws.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
R L.50
Translation: Vatican City
Engraver: Eugenio Driutti
Designer: Enrico Manfrini
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued by the Vatican City in 1995 to commemorate Pope John Paul II's condemnation of abortion. The coin's design features an image of the Pope on the obverse and a depiction of a pregnant woman on the reverse, symbolizing the value of human life. The coin's metal composition, Acmonital, is a unique alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc that was specifically created for this coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 R | 35000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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