2 Lire - Pavlvs VI
| Aluminium | 0.8 g | 18.3 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Paul VI (Paulus VI) (1963-1978) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1970-1977 |
| Value | 2 Lire (2 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 18.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 6 January 1996 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#3633 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Lamb standing with the country name around the rim above and the denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L2
Translation:
Vatican City
2 Lire
Engraver: Tomas Gismondi
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 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 Pope from 1963 to 1978, while the reverse side features an image of the Vatican's iconic St. Peter's Basilica. This design was chosen to symbolize the close relationship between the Vatican City and the Catholic Church.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 110000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 | 110000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 132000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 132000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 135000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Lire - Pavlvs VI 1970-1977 coin.
