Vatican City 500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II, 1984
Virgin Mary
Information
Country
Vatican City
Vatican City
Currency
Lira
(1929 – 2001)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
500 Lire
Year
1984
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 1984. Struck in Silver (.835). Measures 29.3 mm and weighs 11 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms (Vatican City 1984)
- Reverse
- John Paul II kneeling in front of Virgin Mary standing, an olive branch next them. Behind the Calvary mount scene on the left and Saint Peter Basilica on the right.
- Edge
- Embossed script (Mary, descending from a royal lineage, shines)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 R | 66K | € 16,00 | A. VI |
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