50 Lire - Pavlvs VI 1978 front 50 Lire - Pavlvs VI 1978 back
50 Lire - Pavlvs VI 1978 photo

50 Lire - Pavlvs VI

1978 year
Stainless steel 6.2 g 24.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
Paul VI (Paulus VI) (1963-1978)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1978
Value
50 Lire (50&nbspVAL)
Currency
Lira (1929-2001)
Composition
Stainless steel
Weight
6.2 g
Diameter
24.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 March 2002
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#15324
Rarity index
16%

Reverse

Sculptor's name then Baby walking towards kneeling Jesus
Issuer name and value
Mint name

Script: Latin

Lettering:
N.
MORELLI
CITTÀ DEL VATICANO
L.50
MONASSI INC.

Translation:
N.
MORELLI
VATICAN CITY
50 LIRE
MONASSI INC.

Engraver: Nicola Morelli

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 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 iconic St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. 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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