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500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Sharing

1998 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
1998
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
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#12165
Rarity index
36%

Reverse

Two male figures in a wheat field exchanging a wheat ear and an olive branch

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
R L.500

Translation: Vatican City

Engraver: Luciana De Simoni

Designer: Paolo Borghi

Edge

Segmented reeding

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Sharing) 1998 coin 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
1998  28500 - - - - - -

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 (Sharing) 1998 coin.