1960 Vatican City Silver 500 Lire Pope John XXIII Anno II PCGS MS64

1960 Vatican City Silver 500 Lire – Pope John XXIII, Anno II (Berman-3416, KM 65.2)

Description:

Attractive 1960 Vatican City silver 500 Lire from the second year (Anno II) of Pope John XXIII’s pontificate. Sharp details with pleasing surfaces. John XXIII (Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli) is best remembered for convening the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II), which modernized the Catholic Church and promoted ecumenism in the 1960s.

Obverse: Profile of Pope John XXIII right with “IOANNES XXIII P.P. AN. II”.

Reverse: Coat of arms of Pope John XXIII with crossed keys and tiara, denomination L.500.

Specifications:

•  Denomination: 500 Lire

•  Reference: Berman-3416 / KM 65.2

•  Composition: Silver (.835 fine)

•  Weight: 11.00 grams

•  ASW: Approx. 0.2953 oz

•  Diameter: 29.3 mm

•  Grade: PCGS MS64

•  Condition: Choice Uncirculated with nice eye appeal!

A solid mid-grade papal issue from the historic pontificate that ushered in significant Church reforms.

Coin pictured is the exact one you will receive.