Vatican City 50 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II, 1987
Refuge of Sinners
Information
Country
Vatican City
Vatican City
Currency
Lira
(1929 – 2001)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
50 Lire
Year
1987
Ruler
John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II)
(1978–2005)
Composition
Acmonital
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
6.2
Diameter (mm)
24.8
Thickness (mm)
1.95
Demonetized
Yes
Description
50 Lire from Vatican City. Issued in 1987. Struck in Acmonital. Measures 24.8 mm and weighs 6.2 g.
- Obverse
- Bust right (John Paul II Supreme Pontiff Year 9 1987)
- Reverse
- Virgin Mary, with open arms, iprotecting some faithful kneeling at her feet, some buildings in the background (Vatican City)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 R | 80K | € 1,60 | € 2,20 | € 2,50 | € 3,00 | A. IX |
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