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500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Olive Branch
1984 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 | 1984 |
| 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 | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#14131 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
Sprig olive within clasped hands
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
PAX R
L. 500
Translation:
Vatican City
Peace
Engraver: Ennio Tesei
Edge
Segmentedly reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Olive Branch) 1984 coin from Vatican City is that it features a unique design that represents the Pope's message of peace and unity. The coin's obverse side depicts Pope John Paul II holding an olive branch, which symbolizes peace and reconciliation, while the reverse side features the Vatican's coat of arms and the inscription "Città del Vaticano" (Vatican City). This coin was minted to commemorate the Pope's visit to the United Nations in 1984, where he delivered a speech promoting peace and unity among nations.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 R | 58000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Olive Branch) 1984 coin.
