Vatican 1989XI 1000 Lire Brilliant Uncirculated (MS63)

Vatican 1989XI 1000 Lire Brilliant Uncirculated (MS63)

This coin was issued to commemorate the Lay Missions in the World.

Obverse: Pope Ioannes Paulus II speaking to Prelates and worshippers, with the legend to the left and above, and date in Roman Numerals to the right.
Reverse: The Papal Arms in the centre, with the county name above, and denomination below.

Specifications:
Pope: John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005)
Engraver: Enrico Manfrini
Composition: 0.835 Silver
Weight: 14.6 g
Diameter: 31.5 mm
Die Axis: ↑↓
Mint: Rome, Italy
Mintage: 60,000