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50 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Help Prisoners, Infirms and Poors
1981 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 | 1981 |
| 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#12931 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
Three representations of Christ: chained, infirm and naked.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA DEL VATICANO
R
L.50
Translation: Vatican City
Engraver: Guido Veroi
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Theme of the serie is the Works of Corporal Mercy from the Encyclical "Dives Misericordiae", written by John Paul II about Divine Mercy.The representation on the coin means: "Visit the prisoners, visit the sicks and dress the poors".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the visit of Pope John Paul II to the United States in 1981, specifically to raise funds for prisoners, the infirm, and the poor.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 R | 116000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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