20 Lire - Pavlvs VI 1978 front 20 Lire - Pavlvs VI 1978 back
20 Lire - Pavlvs VI 1978 photo
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20 Lire - Pavlvs VI

1978 year
Aluminium bronze 3.6 g 21.25 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
Paul VI (Paulus VI) (1963-1978)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1978
Value
20 Lire (20&nbspVAL)
Currency
Lira (1929-2001)
Composition
Aluminium bronze
Weight
3.6 g
Diameter
21.25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 March 2002
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#12148
Rarity index
19%

Reverse

Parable of the lost son!

Script: Latin

Engraver: Nicola Morelli

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Lire - Pavlvs VI 1978 coin from Vatican City is that it features a unique design that showcases the Vatican's cultural and religious heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the portrait of Pope Paul VI, while the reverse side features an image of the Vatican's famous St. Peter's Basilica. This design was created by the Vatican's chief engraver, Giuseppe Romagnoli, and it is a nod to the Vatican's rich history and cultural significance.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1978  120000 - - - - - -

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