Vatican 1 cent 2005 - Portrait of His Holiness Pope John Paul II

Obverse of Vatican 1 cent 2005 - Portrait of His Holiness Pope John Paul II

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Krause - Mishler KM# 341
Details Pope John Paul II, 18 May 1920 – 2 April 2005) served as Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death almost 27 years later. His was the second-longest pontificate; only Pope Pius IX served longer. He was the only Polish Pope, and was the first non-Italian Pope since Dutch Pope Adrian VI in the 1520s
Specifications Diameter - 16.25mm Thickness - 1.67mm Weight - 2.27gr
Composition Copper plated steel (94.35% steel - 5.65% copper)
Edge Smooth
Comments Designer: Sculptor, Prof. Guido Veroi - Engraver: Uliana Pernazza

Legend: CITTA DEL VATICANO - Mintmarks: GV UP INC. (INC. is the Italian abbreviation for 'engraver')
Mintage 101,000 pieces

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