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500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Cain slaying Abel
1995 year| Bimetallic: bronzital centre in acmonital ring | 6.8 g | 25.8 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: bronzital centre in acmonital ring |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 25.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12170 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Cain killing Abel with club
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
R L.500
Translation: Vatican City
Engraver: Eugenio Driutti
Designer: Enrico Manfrini
Edge
Segmented reeding
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that depicts a scene from the Bible, specifically the story of Cain slaying Abel. This design was chosen to commemorate the visit of Pope John Paul II to the Vatican City in 1995. The coin's bimetallic composition, with a bronzital center in an acmonital ring, adds to its distinctiveness and value among collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 R | 35000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Cain slaying Abel) 1995 coin.
