Vatican City 500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II, 1993
Peace
Information
Country
Vatican City
Vatican City
Currency
Lira
(1929 – 2001)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
500 Lire
Year
1993
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
1 March 2002
Description
500 Lire from Vatican City. Issued in 1993. Struck in Silver (.835). Measures 29.3 mm and weighs 11 g.
- Obverse
- Madonna and Child seated; an 8-pointed star is at the top left, Coat of arms of the Pontiff at the bottom right. (John Paul II Supreme Pontiff Year 15 1993)
- Reverse
- A dove holding an olive branch in its beak (Vatican City)
- Edge
- Inscription in rilief (30° Anniversary from the publishing of "Peace in the World" Encyclical)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 R | 30K | € 16,00 | A. XV |
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