500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (International Woman Year) 1995 front 500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (International Woman Year) 1995 back
500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (International Woman Year) 1995 photo
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500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II International Woman Year

1995 year
Silver (.835) 11 g 29.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1995
Value
500 Lire (500&nbspVAL)
Currency
Lira (1929-2001)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Weight
11 g
Diameter
29.1 mm
Thickness
3.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#53009
Rarity index
62%

Reverse

A female figure holding an infant in her arms, behind a map of Europe and a dove with olive branch

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
R L. 500

Translation: Vatican City

Engraver: Eugenio Driutti

Designer: Maria Carmela Perrini

Edge

Embossed script

Lettering: INTERNATIONALIS ANNUS MULIERI DICATUS -

Interesting fact

The 500 Lire coin minted in 1995 to commemorate International Women's Year features a unique design, with an image of Pope John Paul II on one side and a portrait of a woman on the other, symbolizing the importance of women's roles in society.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1995 R 7000 - - - - - -

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