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500 Lire - Ioannes Pavlvs II 50th priestly ordination John Paul II
1996 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 | 1996 |
| 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#53011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
The Good Shepherd with his flock , above the Madonna in flight with Child;
St. Peter's Basilica on the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTÁ DEL VATICANO
L.500
R
Translation: Vatican City
Engraver: Enrico Manfrini scultore Driutti inc.
Edge
Embossed script
Lettering: EXEUNTE ANNO QUINQUAGESIMO SACERDOTII
Interesting fact
The 500 Lire coin commemorating the 50th priestly ordination of John Paul II is a unique piece, as it features a rare image of the Pope wearing a mitre adorned with a large, ornate cross. This design element is not commonly found on other coins featuring the Pope, making it a standout piece for collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 R | 7000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (50th priestly ordination John Paul II) 1996 coin.
