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500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Peace
1993 year| Silver (.835) | 11 g | 29.3 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1993 |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 29.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#14138 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
A dove holding an olive branch in its beak
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
R L.500
Translation: Vatican City
Engraver: Guido Veroi
Edge
Inscription in rilief
Script: Latin
Lettering: XXX AN. AB EDITIS LITT. ENC. PACEM IN TERRIS
Unabridged legend: XXX ANNVS AB EDITIS LITTERAM ENCICLICAE PACEM IN TERRIS
Translation: 30° Anniversary from the publishing of "Peace in the World" Encyclical
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Peace) 1993 from Vatican City is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, showcasing an image of Pope John Paul II with an olive branch in his hand, symbolizing peace. This design was created by the artist, L. Lunelli, and it's different from the standard design used on other coins of the same denomination.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 R | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Peace) 1993 coin.
