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500 Schilling Pope's Visit
1988 year| Silver (.925) | 24 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Austria |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1945-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 500 Schilling (500 ATS) |
| Currency | Second Schilling (1945-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#40876 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Effigy of Pope John Paul II.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JOHANNES PAUL II. IN ÖSTERREICH
WELZ
· 1988 ·
Engraver: Ferdinand Welz
Edge
Plain with engraved lettering
Interesting fact
The 500 Schilling (Pope's Visit) coin from Austria, 1988, made of Silver (.925) weighing 24g, has a unique feature - it was minted to commemorate the visit of Pope John Paul II to Austria in 1988. The coin's design features an image of the Pope on one side and the Austrian coat of arms on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and those interested in religious memorabilia.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 88800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Schilling (Pope's Visit) 1988 coin.
