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© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
100 Lire - Pavlvs VI
| Stainless steel | 8.1 g | 27.75 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Paul VI (Paulus VI) (1963-1978) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1970-1977 |
| Value | 100 Lire (100 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 8.1 g |
| Diameter | 27.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#3598 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Dove in flight carrying an olive branch with the denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* CITTA'*DEL* VATICANO
*L.100*
Translation:
Vatican City
100 Lire
Engraver: Tomas Gismondi
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Lire - Pavlvs VI 1970-1977 coin from Vatican City is that it features a unique design that reflects the city-state's religious heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the portrait of Pope Paul VI, who served as the Bishop of Rome and the leader of the Catholic Church from 1963 to 1978. The reverse side features an image of the Vatican's iconic St. Peter's Basilica, which is one of the largest churches in the world and a major pilgrimage site for Catholics. The coin's design serves as a symbol of the Vatican's rich history and spiritual significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 315000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 966000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 | 966000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 830000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 830000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 808000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 808000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 819000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Lire - Pavlvs VI 1970-1977 coin.
