5 Euros - Sede Vacante
2005 year| Silver (.925) | 18 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Period | Sede vacante (2005) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.48 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 18 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#42513 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Arms of Cardinal Jorge Arturo Medina Estevez
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA´DEL VATICANO
VENI·SANCTE
SPIRITUS
R
5 EURO
Engravers: Daniela Longo, Claudia Momoni
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sede Vacante 2005 coin is that it features an image of the Vatican's St. Peter's Basilica on one side and the coat of arms of the Cardinal Chamberlain on the other. This coin was minted to commemorate the period of Sede Vacante, or the time between the death or resignation of a Pope and the election of a new one. The coin's design is meant to symbolize the transition of power and the continuity of the Catholic Church during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 R | 13440 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euros - Sede Vacante 2005 coin.
