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500 Lire - Ioannes XXIII
| Silver (.835) | 11 g | 29.3 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John XXIII (Ioannes XXIII) (1958-1963) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1959-1962 |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 29.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#33338 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 39% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms of Ioannes XXIII dividing value, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA DEL VATICANO
LIRE 500
1961
GIAMPAOLI
Translation:
Vatican City
500 Lire
Engraver: Pietro Giampaoli
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 500 Lire - Ioannes XXIII 1959-1962 from Vatican City is that it was minted to commemorate the election of Pope John XXIII, who was known for his progressive reforms within the Catholic Church and his advocacy for social justice. The coin's design features an image of the Pope on one side and the Vatican coat of arms on the other, and its silver content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1960 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lire - Ioannes XXIII 1959-1962 coin.
