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20 Lire - Pavlvs VI
| Aluminium bronze | 3.6 g | 21.25 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Paul VI (Paulus VI) (1963-1978) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1970-1977 |
| Value | 20 Lire (20 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 21.25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.60 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#6948 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Red deer (Binomial Name: Cervus elaphus) with waterfall and the country name above around the rim and the denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* * CITTA' DEL * VATICANO *
* L.20 *
Translation:
Vatican City
20 Lire
Engraver: Tomas Gismondi
Edge
Plain
Comment
In Christian symbology, the image of the stag drinking from a spring symbolizes the seeking by the soul of the purification of baptism. The stag has been held as the enemy of Satan due to the belief that they ate serpents and would drink from a stream to neutralize the venom of the serpent. It was also believed that the stag would shed its antlers after drinking from a spring, thus it became a symbol of rejuvenation.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 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 | 105000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 170000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 | 170000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1974 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1975 | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Lire - Pavlvs VI 1970-1977 coin.
