500 Lire - John Paul II - Exposition of the Shroud (1998)
Features
| Denomination | 500 Lire |
| Catalog Number | KM# 292 |
| Weight (g) | 11 |
| Diameter (mm) | 29.1 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.835) |
| Metal Value (USD) | 24.45 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Commemorative | |
| Demonetized | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Floriano Bodini
Lettering:
IOANNES•PAVLVS II P.M:AN•XX•MCMXCVIII•
PERNAZZA BODINI
IOANNES•PAVLVS II P.M:AN•XX•MCMXCVIII•
PERNAZZA BODINI
Reverse
Engraved by Floriano Bodini
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
R
L. 500
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
R
L. 500
Edge
Lettering:
TAVR. MCMXCVIII SACRA SINDON OSTENTATUR AVG.
TAVR. MCMXCVIII SACRA SINDON OSTENTATUR AVG.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 R | 18,000 | Common | |
| 1998 R | 6,000 | Proof | Unknown |