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500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II East Europe Evangelization
1990 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 | 1990 |
| 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#14134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
Jesus flanked by kneeling Saints Cyril and Methodius, evangelizers of the Slavic peoples and co-patrons of Europe
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L. 500
Translation: Vatican City
Engraver: Angelo Canevari
Edge
Segmented reeding
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a bronzital center surrounded by an acmonital ring. This distinctive design element sets it apart from other coins and makes it a standout piece in any collection.
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 500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (East Europe Evangelization) 1990 coin.
