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500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Veritatis Splendor
1994 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 | 1994 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#18746 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
The Divine Eye that illuminates the world and a man with Its rays
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
R L.500
Translation: Vatican City
Engraver: Giovani Contri
Edge
Inscription in rilief
Script: Latin
Lettering: LITTERAE ENCYCLICAE VERITATIS SPLENDOR
Translation: Encyclical letter The Brightness of the Truth
Interesting fact
The 500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Veritatis Splendor) 1994 coin from Vatican City features a unique design, with the portrait of Pope John Paul II on one side and the Vatican's coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted to commemorate the Pope's visit to the University of Rome in 1994, and its design reflects the theme of "Veritatis Splendor," which means "The Splendor of Truth" in Latin. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists and Catholic collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Veritatis Splendor) 1994 coin.
