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50 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Radiant Cross
1990 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 | 1990 |
| 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 | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12088 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
An open door, on a base of rocks and stones, from which the Radiant Cross is revealed. The Divine Triangle symboling God, above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L.50 R
Translation: Vatican City
Engraver: Angelo Canevari
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that combines a portrait of Pope John Paul II with a depiction of the Radiant Cross, which is a symbol of the Pope's papacy. The coin's design was created by the artist Roberto Terenzi and was minted in 1990 to commemorate the Pope's visit to Vatican City. The coin's Acmonital composition and 2.7g weight make it a distinctive and collectible piece among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 R | 48000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Radiant Cross) 1990 coin.
