500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (John Paul I) 2001 front 500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (John Paul I) 2001 back
500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (John Paul I) 2001 photo
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500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II John Paul I

2001 year
Bimetallic: bronzital centre in acmonital ring 6.8 g 25.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2001
Value
500 Lire (500&nbspVAL)
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
References
Numista
N#14141
Rarity index
32%

Reverse

Bust of Ioannes Paulus I facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO GIOVANNI PAOLO I
R L. 500

Engraver: Roberto Mauri

Designer: Laura Cretara

Edge

Segmented reeding

Comment

The serie commemorates the Lira currency through all the Popes under which it was minted

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (John Paul I) 2001 from Vatican City 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
2001 R 26000 - - - - - -

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 (John Paul I) 2001 coin.