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500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Land Work

1989 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
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1989
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#14133
Rarity index
18%

Reverse

Grapevine symboling the land work, source of food for humanity

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
R L.500

Translation: Vatican City

Engraver: Enrico Manfrini

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 notable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1989 R 60000 - - - - - -

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