50 Lire - John Paul II (1979 - 1980)
Features
Denomination | 50 Lire |
Catalog Number | KM# 145 |
Weight (g) | 6.2 |
Diameter (mm) | 24.8 |
Shape: | Round |
Composition: | Stainless Steel |
Magnetic | |
Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
Demonetized | |
Demonetized | 2002-01-01 |
Obverse
Engraved by Guido Veroi
Lettering:
IOANNES PAVLVS II
P.M.A.I · MCMLXXIX
Description:
Pope John Paul II vacing left.
IOANNES PAVLVS II
P.M.A.I · MCMLXXIX
Description:
Pope John Paul II vacing left.
Reverse
Engraved by Guido Veroi
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L.
50
IVSTITIA
Description:
Justice seated right with sword and scales, name of country above, denomination to the left.
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L.
50
IVSTITIA
Description:
Justice seated right with sword and scales, name of country above, denomination to the left.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
---|---|---|---|
1979 | 223,000 | Very Common | |
1980 | 250,000 | Very Common |