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500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Social Doctrine
1991 year| Silver (.835) | 11 g | 29.1 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1991 |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 29.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#14135 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 53% |
Reverse
Radiant cross above stylized buildings
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTÁ DEL VATICANO
R L.500
Translation: Vatican City
Engraver: Guido Veroi
Edge
Inscription in relief
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNVS DOCTRINAE SOCIALI ECCLESIAE DICATVS
Translation: Commemorative Year of the Social Church Doctrine
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the first visit of Pope John Paul II to the United States in 1991. The coin's design features an image of the Pope on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the Vatican's coat of arms and the inscription "Social Doctrine" in Latin. The coin's silver content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and fans of the Pope.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 R | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Social Doctrine) 1991 coin.
