100 Lei Visit of His Holiness Pope John Paul II

Issuer Romania
Year 1999
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 100 Lei (100 ROL)
Currency Third leu (1952-2005)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 27 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#149
Obverse description The central element is an engraved medallion having four rounded arms; Romania`s Coat of Arms is placed in the middle; the year of issue `1999` is engraved left and right; on the upper part, the inscription `ROMANIA`; on the lower part, the face value `100` placed circularly.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ROMANIA 1999 100 LEI
Reverse description On the upper part, in the foreground, the portraits of Pope John Paul II and of the Teoctist, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church; in the background, a Latin Cross; on the lower part, the Coat of Arms of the Pontif Holy Father and of the Romanian Patriarchy; the inscriptions `VIZITA S.S. PAPA IOAN PAUL II IN ROMANIA` and `7-9 MAI 1999` are engraved circularly.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VIZITA S.S. PAPA IOAN PAUL II IN ROMANIA 7-9 MAI 1999
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage 1999 - Proof - 2 000
Numisquare ID 4495253760
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