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500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Dives Misericordiae
1981 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 | 1981 |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 29.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#12171 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 30% |
Reverse
John Paul II coat of arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
R
L. 500
Translation: Vatican City
Engraver: Guido Veroi
Edge
John Paul II motto inscription and date in roman numeral
Script: Latin
Lettering: +++ TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMLXXXI
Translation: All your
Comment
Theme of the serie is the Works of Corporal Mercy from the Encyclical "Dives Misericordiae", written by John Paul II about Divine Mercy.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing Pope John Paul II on the obverse side, while the reverse side features an image of the Divine Mercy, which is a famous Catholic icon. The coin was minted in 1981 to commemorate the Pope's visit to Poland, and it is made of silver with a purity level of .835, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and Catholic enthusiasts alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 R | 124000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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