Vatican City 500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II, 1992
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Information
Country
Vatican City
Vatican City
Currency
Lira
(1929 – 2001)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
500 Lire
Year
1992
Ruler
John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II)
(1978–2005)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
11
Diameter (mm)
29.3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
500 Lire from Vatican City. Issued in 1992. Struck in Silver (.835). Measures 29.3 mm and weighs 11 g.
- Obverse
- Pope John Paul II holding the Pastoral Crucifix and facing the American continent on a the terrestrial globe. (John Paul II Supreme Pontiff Year 14 1992)
- Reverse
- On the right, above the European continent, a Cross which radiates with its rays three ships (Christopher Columbus caravels), which are sailing towards the American continent (Vatican City)
- Edge
- Inscription in rilief
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 R | 40K | € 21,00 | A. XIV |
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