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200 Lire - Paul VI
1978 year| Aluminium bronze | 5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Paul VI (Paulus VI) (1963-1978) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1978 |
| Value | 200 Lire (200 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Jesus Christ over a mountain
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA DEL VATICANO
L. 200
Translation:
Vatican City
200 Lire
Engraver: Nicola Morelli
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 200 Lire - Paul VI 1978 coin from Vatican City is that it features a unique design that showcases the portrait of Pope Paul VI on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the Vatican City's coat of arms and the value of the coin. This design was created by the Italian artist and engraver, Giuseppe Romagnoli, and it was used for the first time on this particular coin. Additionally, the coin's aluminum bronze composition and 5g weight make it stand out from other coins of its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Lire - Paul VI 1978 coin.
