1000 Lire - John Paul II (1997)
Features
| Denomination | 1000 Lire |
| Catalog Number | KM# 286 |
| Weight (g) | 8.85 |
| Diameter (mm) | 26.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.05 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bi-metallic Stainless Steel center in Aluminum-Bronze ring |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 2002-01-01 |
Obverse
Engraved by Gabriella Titotto
Lettering:
IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN. XIX MCMXCVII
Description:
Pope John Paul II facing right within circle.
IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN. XIX MCMXCVII
Description:
Pope John Paul II facing right within circle.
Reverse
Engraved by Gabriella Titotto
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
R
1997
L. 1000
Description:
Crowned Coat of Arms within circle. Date and denomination below.
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
R
1997
L. 1000
Description:
Crowned Coat of Arms within circle. Date and denomination below.
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 270,000 | Common |