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50 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Eve's Creation
1988 year| Acmonital | 6.2 g | 24.8 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 50 Lire (50 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Acmonital |
| Weight | 6.2 g |
| Diameter | 24.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
On the right God blows creating Eve from a rib of Adam, who is lying down
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
R L.50
Translation: Vatican City
Engraver: Guido Veroi
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that represents the creation of Eve, as described in the Bible. The coin's reverse side depicts a sculpture of Eve, created by the artist L. L. Rizzi, surrounded by a wreath of olive branches. This design was chosen to commemorate the first visit of Pope John Paul II to the Vatican City in 1988. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and religious coin collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 R | 80000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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