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500 Lire - Ioannes Pavlvs II
| Silver (.835) | 11 g | 29.3 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1979-1980 |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 29.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#11513 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L.500
C. GIAMPAOLI
Translation: Vatican City
Engraver: Celestino Giampaoli
Edge
John Paul II motto inscription and date in roman numeral
Lettering: +++ TOTVS TVVS +++ M C M L X X I X
Translation: All your
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 500 Lire - Ioannes Pavlvs II 1979-1980 from Vatican City is that it features a unique design, showcasing a 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 papal visit of John Paul II to the United States in 1979 and was produced in a limited quantity, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and religious artifact collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 IPZS | 170000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 IPZS | 156000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lire - Ioannes Pavlvs II 1979-1980 coin.
