500 Lire - John Paul II (1979 - 1980)
Features
| Denomination | 500 Lire |
| Catalog Number | KM# 148 |
| Weight (g) | 11 |
| Diameter (mm) | 29.3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.835) |
| Metal Value (USD) | 24.45 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Celestino Giampaoli
Lettering:
IOANNES PAVLVS II P·M·
AN·I
IOANNES PAVLVS II P·M·
AN·I
Reverse
Engraved by Celestino Giampaoli
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L.500
C. GIAMPAOLI
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L.500
C. GIAMPAOLI
Edge
Lettering:
+++ TOTVS TVVS +++ M C M L X X I X
+++ TOTVS TVVS +++ M C M L X X I X
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 145,000 | I | Common |
| 1980 | 184,000 | II | Common |