500 Lire coin from Vatican City (Stato della Città del Vaticano). The coin was circulated in 1997 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Country: Vatican City
Denomination: 500 Lire
Value: 500 Lire
Type: Circulating commemorative coins
Year: 1997
Commemorative issue: Offer forgiveness, receive peace.
Number of coins: 1
Composition: Bimetallic: bronzital center in acmonital ring
Diameter: 25.8 mm.
Thickness: 2 mm.
Weight: 6.8 g.
Shape: Round
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Mint name: Rome
Mint country: Italy (476-date)
Obverse: Head right
Obverse lettering: IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN. XIX MCMXCVII
Obverse translation: John Paul II Supreme Pontiff Year 19 1997
Reverse: One man freeing another from thorns
Reverse lettering: CITTA' DEL VATICANOR L. 500
Reverse translation: Vatican City
Edge: Segmented reeding
ℹ Themes: Religious implements, Religious figure, Hand
