1979 Vatican City Silver 500 Lire Pope John Paul II Anno I PCGS MS67

1979 Vatican City Silver 500 Lire – Pope John Paul II, Anno I (Berman-3501, KM 148)

Description:

Gem 1979 Vatican City silver 500 Lire from the first year (Anno I) of Pope John Paul II’s historic pontificate. Struck in high quality with sharp details and brilliant surfaces. John Paul II (born Karol Wojtyła) was the first Polish Pope and a towering figure in 20th-century history — his papacy played a key role in the fall of communism in Eastern Europe.

Obverse: Profile of Pope John Paul II right with “IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. ANNO I”.

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

Specifications:

•  Denomination: 500 Lire

•  Reference: Berman-3501 / KM 148

•  Composition: Silver (.835 fine)

•  Weight: 11.00 grams

•  ASW: Approx. 0.2953 oz

•  Diameter: 29.3 mm

•  Grade: PCGS MS67

•  Condition: Superb Gem Uncirculated with exceptional eye appeal

A beautiful, high-grade papal issue from the beginning of one of the most influential modern pontificates.

Coin pictured is the exact one you will receive.