50 Lire - John Paul II (1985)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Lire |
| Catalog Number | KM# 187 |
| Weight (g) | 6.2 |
| Diameter (mm) | 24.6 |
| 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.VII MCMLXXXV
Description:
Pope John Paul II facing left.
IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M.
A.VII MCMLXXXV
Description:
Pope John Paul II facing left.
Reverse
Engraved by Guido Veroi
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L. 50
R
Description:
The Lion of St. Mark is a representation of the evangalist St. Mark (and is also the symbol of Venice). The winged beast is holding the book of St. Mark. The mythology says that a lion is one of four animals that hangs out around the throne of God.
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L. 50
R
Description:
The Lion of St. Mark is a representation of the evangalist St. Mark (and is also the symbol of Venice). The winged beast is holding the book of St. Mark. The mythology says that a lion is one of four animals that hangs out around the throne of God.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 360,000 | Very Common |