500 Lire - John Paul II - Creation of the Universe (1983)
Features
| Denomination | 500 Lire |
| Catalog Number | KM# 175 |
| Weight (g) | 6.8 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.8 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bimetallic: aluminium-bronze centre in stainless steel ring |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Commemorative | |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 2002-03-01 |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Nicola Morelli
Lettering:
IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.V MCMLXXXIII
IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.V MCMLXXXIII
Reverse
Engraved by Nicola Morelli
Lettering:
CITTA DEL VATICANO
L. 500
R
N MORELLI
CITTA DEL VATICANO
L. 500
R
N MORELLI
Edge
Description:
Smooth and reeded alternating
Smooth and reeded alternating
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | (fr) An.V - millésime unique | Common |