3435) St. John, Vatican Mint: A €5 22-gm Silver Proof Coin: The Third Coin in "The Twelve Apostles Coin Series": Year of Coin issue: 2023:
The Vatican released multiple coins in 2022 as part of its annual "Twelve Apostles Coin Series", which began in 2022 and will continue for six years:
Saint John Is Third Release In Vatican City’s Twelve Apostles Series.
The Vatican City coins are part of the Twelve Apostles Series, which is released annually by Vatican City. The series began in 2022 and will release two coins per year for six years
The 12 apostles were the closest followers of Jesus Christ. They were also known as the 12 disciples or just “the Twelve” and they were all influential figures in the movement that gave rise to Christianity and helped spread the gospel throughout the world.
The series, which began in 2022, features coins struck in 22 grams of highly pure 92.5% Sterling silver with extremely small mintages that will have collectors scrambling to make sure they don’t miss out.
Here one can secure the Third coin in the series featuring Saint John.
The Commercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica (CFN), on behalf of the Holy See, has issued Silver Proof-quality Coins on 10.11.2022 titled “The Twelve Apostles,” depicting the disciples of Jesus Christ.
All of the Apostles (or "disciples"), with the exception of Judas Iscariot, were each made saints in the Catholic religion.
This not only recognises that these are Holy people, but it also means that Catholics can invoke these saints through prayer to intercede on their behalf.
The 12 Apostles are Simon, whom Jesus named Peter, his brother Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James (son of Alphaeus), Simon (the Zealot), Judas (son of James), and Judas Iscariot.
The Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Mark recount the call of the first disciples by the Sea of Galilee:
"As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. ‘Come, follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I will make you fishers of men.’ At once they left their nets and followed him. "
They are spreading the Good News again through a series of silver coins released by the Treasury department of the Vatican City State.
The Third Coin in the Series:
This coin features Saint John embracing a diagonal cross. It was struck in 92.5% sterling silver and is 32 mm in diameter. The coin is legal tender in the European Union and Vatican City.
A Poignant And Symbolic Image Of Saint John.
The design shows an image of John as described in his Gospel, with his head reclining on Jesus’ shoulder during the Last Supper.
John is about to ask Jesus who will be the one to betray Him.
The Coin's Obverse features the Papal Crest of Pope Francis and an eagle in flight, which is a symbol associated with John the Apostle.
The design on this 22-gram silver coin shows an image of John.
The coin’s obverse not only shows the Papal Crest of Pope Francis, but also an eagle in flight, (a symbol attributed to John the Apostle).
Just as an eagle can contemplate the centre of the sun without being blinded by it, Saint John was able to contemplate the mystery of Jesus as the Son of God and become a witness to His Truth.
COIN HIGHLIGHTS:
THIRD RELEASE IN TWELVE APOSTLES SERIES – – This coin is the Third release in the Twelve Apostles Series, an annual release from Vatican City that began in 2022 and will release two coins per year for six years. It features an image of Saint John. The coin’s obverse shows the Papal Crest of Pope Francis.
STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – Each of the Twelve Apostles including the St. John Coin was struck by The Mint of the Vatican City State in 22 grams of highly pure 92.5% Sterling silver and measures 32 mm in diameter.
LEGAL-TENDER COIN – These 2024-dated 22-Gram Silver Twelve Apostles John Coins are €5 (5 Euros) legal tender in Vatican City and the rest of the European Union.
GORGEOUS PROOF CONDITION – This 2023 dated Vatican €10 22-Gram Silver Twelve Apostles John Coin will come in gorgeous Proof condition with frosted details rising over mirror-like fields.
VERY SMALL LIMITED MINTAGE – The limited mintage for the 2023 Vatican €10 22-Gram Silver Twelve Apostles John Proof was set at just 3,300 for worldwide release.
Struck in 92.5% Sterling Silver, add this 2022 22-gram Silver John Proof to one's collection!
- These legal-tender €5 (5 Euros) coins also come in gorgeous Proof condition, meaning they were expertly crafted from hand-selected planchets, polished dies and multiple strikes to produce beautifully frosted details rising over mirror-like fields.
Plus, each coin will come in its original mint packaging along with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
The specifications of this Coin are:
Availability: Available For Order till stocks last; Year of Issue: 2023; Country: Vatican City; Metal Composition: .935 Fineness Silver (Ag); Coin Quality: Proof (P); Denomination: 5.00 Euro; Mint Name: Vatican City State; Coin Weight: 22 Grams; Dimensions/Size:34.00 mm; Mintage: 3,300 pieces.
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