50 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Moses) 1986 front 50 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Moses) 1986 back
50 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Moses) 1986 photo
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50 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Moses

1986 year
Acmonital 6.2 g 24.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1986
Value
50 Lire (50&nbspVAL)
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
References
Numista
N#12934
Rarity index
30%

Reverse

Moses, facing right, seated on rocks and holding the tables of the Ten Commandments.

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, showcasing a portrait of Pope John Paul II on one side and a depiction of Moses on the other. This coin was issued in 1986 to commemorate the Pope's visit to the Vatican City. The Acmonital metal used in the coin's production gives it a distinctive silver-like appearance, adding to its collectibility and numismatic value.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1986 R 63000 - - - - - -

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