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20 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Archangel Michael - Idolatry
| Issuer | Vatican City State |
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| Year | 1986 |
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| Weight | 3.6 g |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing draped bust of Pope John Paul II wearing a zucchetto and papal vestments with an ornate pectoral cross visible at the collar. The effigy, engraved by Guido Veroi, is rendered in fine relief with naturalistic detail. The circular legend around the periphery reads IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.VIII MCMLXXXVI, denoting the pontiff's name, title of Supreme Pontiff, and the eighth year of his pontificate. The engraver's signature VEROI appears in small letters in the lower left field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.VIII·MCMLXXXVI (Translation: John Paul II Supreme Pontiff Year 8 1986) |
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