Vatican City 5000 Lire - Ioannes Pavlvs II, 2001
Easter Sunday
Information
Country
Vatican City
Vatican City
Currency
Lira
(1929 – 2001)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
5000 Lire
Year
2001
Ruler
John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II)
(1978–2005)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
18
Diameter (mm)
32
Demonetized
1 March 2002
Description
5000 Lire from Vatican City. Issued in 2001. Struck in Silver (.835). Measures 32 mm and weighs 18 g.
- Obverse
- John Paul II kneels holding the Crucigero Globe symboling the supremacy of Christ over the earthly powers. In front of an angel with a chalice symbol of the Eucharist.
- Reverse
- Resurrection of blessing Christ, holding the Crucigero Globe. Above the dove symboling the Holy Spirit.
- Edge
- Smooth and fluted
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 R | 16K | € 37,00 | Proof |
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