500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Savior's Mother) 1987 front 500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Savior's Mother) 1987 back
500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Savior's Mother) 1987 photo
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500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Savior's Mother

1987 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
1987
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
Demonetized
1 March 2002
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#12164
Rarity index
22%

Reverse

Mary kneeling in front of crucified Christ

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
R L. 500

Translation: Vatican City

Engraver: Angelo Canevari

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 standout piece in any collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1987 R 80000 - - - - - -

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