1000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Meeting with Bartholomew I

€18,674.00
IssuerVatican City
Year2000
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1000 Lire (1000 VAL)
CurrencyLira (1929-2001)
CompositionBimetallic: stainless steel centre in aluminium bronze ring
Weight8.85 g
Dimensions26.9 mm
Thickness2.1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Laura Bedetti
In circulation to1 March 2002
Reference(s) KM#329
Obverse descriptionPope John Paul II and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I praying, both holding a Crucifix
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A. XXII - AN. IVB. MM.
(Translation: John Paul II The Greatest Priest Year 22 - Year of Jubilee 2000)
Reverse descriptionCoat of Arms
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCITTA` DEL VATICANO L. 1000 R
(Translation: Vatican City)
EdgeSegmented reeding (3 segments, 23 grooves each)
MintR
Rome, Italy (476-date)
Mintage2000 R - A. XXII - 26 000
Catalog ID5301854660
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