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2 Lire - Pavlvs VI FAO
1968 year| Aluminium (96.2% Aluminium, 3.5% Mangnesium, 0.3% Manganese) | 0.8 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Paul VI (Paulus VI) (1963-1978) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1968 |
| Value | 2 Lire (2 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium (96.2% Aluminium, 3.5% Mangnesium, 0.3% Manganese) |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Standing figure flanked by others
Script: Latin
Translation: Vatican City
Engraver: Giuseppe Pirrone
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Included in mint set KM# MS72Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the visit of Pope Paul VI to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in 1968. The coin's design features an image of the Pope on one side and the FAO emblem on the other. It was minted in a limited quantity and is considered a rare and collectible item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (FAO) 1968 coin.
