Vatican City 500 lire, 1998

Information

NumberKM# 298
CountryVatican City
PeriodPope John Paul II (1979 - 2001)
RulerJohn Paul II
CurrencyVatican lira
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination500 lire
Year1998 - MCMXCVIII
Edge typeReeded and smooth section
ShapeRound
AlignmentCoin (180°)
CompositionBi-Metallic: Aluminium-Bronze center, Stainless Steel ring
Weight (g)6.8
Diameter (mm)25.8
Thickness (mm)2

Obverse:

500 lire 1998, Vatican City

Pope 

Description
John Paul II (264th pope of the Roman Catholic Church)

Legend
IOANNES PAVLVS II
P M

Creators: Paolo Borghi (P. Borghi)

Reverse

500 lire 1998, Vatican City

People  Plant 

Description
Ears
Olive branch

Legend
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L.500
P. BORGHI L. DE SIMONI INC
R

Creators: Paolo Borghi (P. Borghi)

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Mintage

MintMarkMintage
UNCBUProof
Italy, RomeR103.500--


Collection

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