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10 Lire - Pavlvs VI
1966 year| Aluminium | 1.6 g | 23.3 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Paul VI (Paulus VI) (1963-1978) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1966 |
| Value | 10 Lire (10 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 23.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12096 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
Shepherd with sheep on his shoulders
Script: Latin
Lettering: CITTA' DEL VATICANO 1966 L.10 E.GRECO MONASSI INC.
Engraver: Emilio Greco
Comment
Vaticano's 1966 Mint SetKM #MS70
Interesting fact
The 10 Lire coin from Vatican City, issued in 1966 during the papacy of Pope Paul VI, features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of its time. The coin's reverse side depicts the iconic image of the Vatican's St. Peter's Basilica, while the obverse side bears the portrait of Pope Paul VI. This coin is also notable for being made of aluminum, a lightweight and corrosion-resistant metal that was used in the production of many coins during this period. Despite its small weight of 1.6 grams, the coin's unique design and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and enthusiasts of Vatican City coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Lire - Pavlvs VI 1966 coin.
