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500 Lire - Ioannes XXIII Trial
| Silver (.986) | - | - |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John XXIII (Ioannes XXIII) (1958-1963) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1959-1962 |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.986) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#318773 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms of Ioannes XXIII dividing value, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA DEL VATICANO
LIRE 500
PROVA Ag. 986
1961
GIAMPAOLI
Translation:
Vatican City
500 Lire
Trial Silver .986
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 500 Lire - Ioannes XXIII (Trial) 1959-1962 from Vatican City made of Silver (.986) is that it was minted in a very limited quantity, with only 3,000 pieces produced, making it a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 103 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1960 | 103 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 | 103 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 103 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Trial) 1959-1962 coin.
