POPE JOHN PAUL II / CHRIST AMONG POOR 1999 VATICAN COIN

Description: Be sure to add me to your favorites list! Check out my other items! This listing is for one uncirculated: VATICAN POPE JOHN PAUL II / CHRIST AMONG THE POOR 200 LIRE COIN MINTED IN 1999 PHOTOS IN THIS LISTING ENLARGED TO SHOW DETAILS This coin was minted by the Vatican in honor of both Pope John Paul II and Jesus Christ, who witnessed and commanded concern for the poor. Pope John Paul II was known for following Jesus Christ's example by his valiant and tireless pastoral love for people, especially the poor -even when he could barely walk, speak or appear outwardly beautiful. The 1999 year of mintage commemorates the 70th Anniversary of the Vatican City. PHOTOS IN THIS LISTING ENLARGED TO SHOW DETAILS. 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. Front of coin shows beautiful profile of Pope John Paul II facing right and is inscribed "JOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. ANXXI MCMXCIX." "JOANNES 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 Jesus Christ with his halo amongst the poor and is inscribed "CITTA DEL VATICANO L.200" which indicates that this is a Vatican Coin in the denomination of 200 Lire. On the right middle is the mintage mark, "R," signifying that this coin was minted in Rome. This shiny brass coin measures about 7/8 inch diameter, the size of a USA Quarter. This remarkable, beautiful, inspirational, and unique gold toned coin simultaneously honors Pope John Paul The Great and Jesus Christ 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 Christian virtue of helping the poor It is a keepsake and heirloom for everyone to proudly treasure. This Vatican coin is currently hard to obtain and our supply is limited. Bid now to avoid disappointment or visit our store where this coin is available on a Buy It Now basis . 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 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. To pay with PayPal, you must have and ship to a confirmed 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: 23.99 USD

Location: Maitland, Florida

End Time: 2024-02-06T18:45:23.000Z

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