500 Lire – Vatican City
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: Lira Through the Coins of the Popes
Vatican City
Context
Year: 2001
Issuer: Vatican City 
Ruler: John Paul II
Currency:
(1929—2001)
Demonetization: 1 March 2002
Total mintage: 26,000
Material
References
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Numista: #14141
Value
Exchange value: 500 VAL
Obverse
Description:
Papal coat of arms of John Paul II
Inscription:
IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M.
AN. XXII - MMI
AN. XXII - MMI
Translation:
JOHN PAUL II SUPREME PONTIFF
YEAR 22 - 2001
YEAR 22 - 2001
Script: Latin
Language: Latin
Engraver: Roberto Mauri
Designer: Laura Cretara
Reverse
Description:
Bust of John Paul I, left profile.
Inscription:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO GIOVANNI PAOLO I
R L. 500
R L. 500
Script: Latin
Engraver: Roberto Mauri
Designer: Laura Cretara
Edge
Segmented reeding
Categories
| Symbols> Coat of Arms |
| Person> Religious figure |
| Religion> Religious objects |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Rome | R |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | R | 26,000 |
🌟 Uncommon