Vatican City commemorative coin, 50 Lire 1987 (Acmonital) – Pope John Paul II, Our Lady of Refuge (XF+/AU)
A commemorative coin of the Vatican City State from the pontificate of Pope John Paul II. The coin was issued in 1987 (the 9th year of the Pope's reign) in a limited edition as part of the official annual mint sets.
Specifications and details:
· Denomination: 50 Lire (L. 50)
· Year: 1987 (in Roman numerals MCMLXXXVII)
· Material: Acmonital (high-strength Italian stainless steel)
· Diameter / Weight: 24.8 mm / 6.2 g
· Artist: Angelo Canevari
· Obverse: Profile of Pope John Paul II and a circular legend in Latin.
· Reverse: The "Refuge of Sinners" motif (Virgin Mary Orans sheltering kneeling believers with her cloak), the inscription CITTA' DEL VATICANO, and the Rome mint mark (R).
Condition: Excellent / About Uncirculated (XF+ / AU). Outstanding details, with virtually no signs of wear from circulation. The characteristic mint luster is preserved, particularly on the reverse.
