Description: Be sure to add me to your favorites list! Check out my other items! UNIQUE AND HARD TO FIND This listing is for one uncirculated: POPE JOHN PAUL II / WORK - THE RIGHT TO FULFILL ONE'S POTENTIAL VATICAN 20 LIRE COIN MINTED IN 1999 PHOTOS IN THIS LISTING ENLARGED TO SHOW DETAILS. PARDON GLARE OFF COIN CARD HOLDER. COIN MAY HAVE SUPERFICIAL NICKS AND SCRATCHES AND COIN MAY HAVE SPOTTING, TONING, AND/OR OXIDATION RELATED TO AGE. COIN YOU RECEIVE MAY VARY FROM THE ONE SHOWN IN PHOTO BUT WILL BE IN SAME GENERAL CONDITION. This coin was minted by the Vatican in honor of both Pope John Paul II. The official subject is Work - The Right to Fulfill One's Potential. The 1999 year of mintage commemorates the 70th Anniversary of the Vatican City. Front of coin shows beautiful profile of Pope John Paul II facing left and is inscribed "IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XXI MCMXCIX." "IOANNES PAVLVS" is Latin for John Paul. "P.M." stands for Pontificus Maximus which means Pope in Latin. Next, the year is indicated using Roman numerals as both the twenty-first year of Pope John Paul II's Papacy and as 1999. The reverse shows various workers plying their trades and is inscribed "CITTA DEL VATICANO L.20" which indicates that this is a Vatican Coin in the denomination of 20 Lire. On the left middle is the mintage mark, "R," signifying that this coin was minted in Rome. This shiny aluminum-bronze coin measures 21.3 mm in diameter, about the size of a USA Nickel, which is 21.21 mm in diameter. The weight of this coin is 3.6 grams, less than the weight of a USA Nickel, which is 5 grams, and more than the weight of a USA Cent, which is 2.5 grams. This remarkable, beautiful, inspirational, and unique aluminum-bronze coin simultaneously honors Pope John Paul The Great commemorates the 70th Anniversary of the Vatican City commemorates the great Papacy of Pope John Paul II who helped bring an end to Communism and visited more countries than any other Pope inspires us with the importance of work for people to fulfill their potential It is a keepsake and heirloom for everyone to proudly treasure. This Vatican coin is currently hard to obtain and our supply is limited. BUY IT NOW! 100% Guarantee of Authenticity Please be sure to ask questions before buying so you are completely satisfied with your purchase. For other great buys, visit our eBay Store We have an extensive inventory of coins, Disneyana, and original collectible items in many areas of interest. We also have a year-round Christmas department with many special items such as Radko ornaments. Some of the items in our store inventory are quite unique and the only place they are available on eBay is at our store. Feel free to drop by our store even if only to browse and window shop. PAYMENT and SHIPPING INFO We ship quickly, usually within 1 business day of receiving payment. PAYMENT IS REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY. We accept PayPal. IF YOU WISH TO PAY WITH PAYPAL YOU MUST HAVE AND SHIP TO A CONFIRMED USA ADDRESS. Shipping for this item is to USA only. Florida buyers pay 6.5% sales tax. We give feedback on all completed transactions once we know you are satisfied with the transaction and have left feedback for us. Thanks and Happy Buying!!!
Price: 21.99 USD
Location: Maitland, Florida
End Time: 2024-02-23T04:18:41.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country/Region of Manufacture: Vatican
Certification: Uncertified
Year: 1999
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Composition: Aluminum-Bronze
