A collectible bimetallic coin with a face value of 500 Lire, issued by the Vatican City State in 1987 (the date on the coin is indicated in Roman numerals: MCMLXXXVII).
The coin was minted in Rome (the mint mark "R" is visible on the reverse) during the reign of Pope John Paul II (AN. IX — the ninth year of his pontificate).
· Theme: Commemorative issue "Mother of the Redeemer" (Redemptoris Mater).
· Specifications:
o Material: Bimetallic (bronzital center, stainless steel outer ring).
o Diameter: 25.8 mm.
o Weight: 6.8 g.
o Mintage: Only 80,000 pieces.
· Design:
o Obverse: Profile of Pope John Paul II (designed by artist A. Canevari).
o Reverse: The Crucifixion of Christ with the Virgin Mary kneeling at the base.
Condition: Excellent collectible condition (XF/AU). Sharp, deep relief with the original mint luster preserved on the brass center. There are minimal signs of bag marks on the steel ring (barely noticeable micro-scratches), free of serious dings or traces of rough handling. It looks magnificent in hand; the coin has never been in active circulation.
