Vatican City 1997 1000 Lire KM-286 UNC World Coin
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Item Type: Coin
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Country: Vatican City
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Denomination: 1000 Lire Lira
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Date / Issue: 1997
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Pick / Catalog: KM-286
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Issuing Authority: Holy See (Vatican City)
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Series: Bi‑metallic 1000 Lire circulation issue
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Mint: Rome (Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato)
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Color: Bimetallic: brass-colored ring with silvery center
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Design: Pope John Paul II right; Papal arms with crossed keys and tiara
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Obverse: Portrait of Pope John Paul II facing right; legend IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN. XIX (and date in Roman numerals around)
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Reverse: Coat of arms of the Vatican (papal tiara and crossed keys) over shield; date 1997 above L. 1000; legend CITTÀ DEL VATICANO
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Composition: Bi-metallic: aluminum-bronze ring with Acmonital (stainless steel) center
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Diameter: 27.0
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Weight: 8.8
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Condition: Uncirculated
Condition is based on visual inspection only. Please review all photos carefully for wear, marks, stains, scratches, edge issues, cleaning, damage, writing, or other condition details.
You will receive the exact coin shown in the listing photos.
Identification note: Exact edge pattern and mint mark not visible in photos; diameter/weight based on catalog specs for the type.
