500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Social Doctrine

€14,135.00
IssuerVatican City
Year1991
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value500 Lire (500 VAL)
CurrencyLira (1929-2001)
CompositionSilver (.835)
Weight11 g
Dimensions29.1 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Guido Veroi
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#227
Obverse descriptionJohn Paul II facing right while praying on the cross
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOANNES PAVLVS · II P.M.A.XIII · MCMXCI VEROI
(Translation: John Paul II Supreme Pontiff Year 13 1991)
Reverse descriptionRadiant cross above stylized buildings
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCITTÁ DEL VATICANO R L.500
(Translation: Vatican City)
EdgeInscription in relief
MintR
Rome, Italy (476-date)
Mintage1991 R - A. XIII - 40 000
Catalog ID9742512170
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