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500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II America Evangelization
1992 year| Silver (.835) | 11 g | 29.3 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1992 |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 29.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#14137 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 54% |
Reverse
On the right, above the European continent, a Cross which radiates with its rays three ships (Christopher Columbus caravels), which are sailing towards the American continent
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
R L. 500
Translation: Vatican City
Engraver: Giovani Contri
Edge
Inscription in rilief
Script: Latin
Lettering: EXPLETO AB INITA EVANGELIZATIONE AMERICAE V SAEC.
Unabridged legend: Five centuries from the beginning of the evangelization of America
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (America Evangelization) 1992 from Vatican City is that it was minted to commemorate Pope John Paul II's visit to America in 1992, specifically his visit to the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The coin's design features an image of the Pope on the obverse and a depiction of the Americas on the reverse, symbolizing the Pope's message of unity and evangelization across the continent.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 R | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (America Evangelization) 1992 coin.
