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VA-2002-0012

VA-2002-0012

50 Euro – Abraham’s Sacrifice (2002)

Image source: Münzhandlung Ritter

Additional information

Title / Occasion	Abraham's Sacrifice
Country	Vatican City State
Ruler (Dates)	John Paul II (1978-2005)
Denomination	50 Euro
Year of Issue	2002
Material	Gold
Fineness	Au .917
Size (mm)	28.00
Weight	15.00 g
Shape	Round
Edge	Reeded
Quality	Proof
Mint	Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Roma
Mintmark	R
Mintage	2772
Series	Roots of the Faith
Designer	Bodini, Floriano

Description obverse

IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XXIV.MMII, Profile of the Pope with crucifix, autograph of designer.

Description reverse

50 EURO CITTA' DEL VATICANO, Abraham with his son Isaac and sheep, flying angel stopping Abraham sacrificing his son.

Reference

Vatican City State. 50 Euro (Gold) 2002, Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Roma. CoCo VA-2002-0012.

Tags: Animals, Euro, Popes, Religion

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