Vatican City 500 lire, 1978

Sede vacante

Information

NumberKM# 140
CountryVatican City
PeriodPope Paul VI (1963 - 1978)
RulerSede vacante
CurrencyVatican lira
Coin typeCommemorative coins
Denomination500 lire
Melt value11 XAGg x 0.835 = 15.35 USD
Year1978 - MCMLXXVIII
SubjectSede vacante
Edge typeLettered
Edge description'STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO'
ShapeRound
AlignmentCoin (180°)
CompositionSilver 0.835
Weight (g)11
Diameter (mm)29.3
Thickness (mm)1.95

Obverse:

500 lire 1978, Vatican City (Sede vacante)

Coat of arms 

Legend
GISMONDI
MCMLXXVIII
SEDE VACANTE

Creators: Tomas Gismondi (GISMONDI)

Reverse

500 lire 1978, Vatican City (Sede vacante)

Bird 

Legend
L.500
STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO
VENI SANCTE SPIRITVS

Creators: Tomas Gismondi

Mintage

MintMintage
UNCBUProof
Italy, Rome500.000+-


Collection

MCMLXXVIII(1978)$ *****  
Offers
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