Vatican City 20 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II, 1986

Archangel Michael - Idolatry

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Vatican City Vatican City
Currency Lira (1929 – 2001)
Coin type Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination 20 Lire
Year 1986
Ruler John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978–2005)
Composition Bronzital
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 3.6
Diameter (mm) 21.25
Thickness (mm) 1.67
Demonetized 1 March 2002

Description

20 Lire from Vatican City. Issued in 1986. Struck in Bronzital. Measures 21.25 mm and weighs 3.6 g.

Obverse
Bust right (John Paul II Supreme Pontiff Year 8 1986)
Reverse
The Archangel Michael, in military dress, with a palm branch on left hand and a spear on right one. The Archangel's spear and right foot are above a calf statue, symboling the idolatry (Vatican City)
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage unc Comment Frequency
1986 R 37K € 2,90 A. VIII 94%
1986 R 63K — A. VIII (In sets only) 7%

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