Vatican City 1000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II, 1995
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Information
Country
Vatican City
Vatican City
Currency
Lira
(1929 – 2001)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1000 Lire
Year
1995
Ruler
John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II)
(1978–2005)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
14.6
Diameter (mm)
31.4
Thickness (mm)
2.6
Demonetized
1 January 2002
Description
1000 Lire from Vatican City. Issued in 1995. Struck in Silver (.835). Measures 31.4 mm and weighs 14.6 g.
- Obverse
- Bust left (John Paul II Supreme Pontiff Year 17 1995)
- Reverse
- Radiant Madonna and Child, star above, holding the Church on her right hand and crushing a dragon (allegory of the devil) (Vatican City)
- Edge
- Embossed script (All your +++ 1995 +++)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 R | 35K | € 26,00 | A. XVII |
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