


50 Lire - Pavlvs VI
1978 yearStainless steel | 6.2 g | 24.8 mm |
Issuer | Vatican City |
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Pope | Paul VI (Paulus VI) (1963-1978) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1978 |
Value | 50 Lire (50 VAL) |
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 |
Numista | N#15324 |
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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 |
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1978 | 120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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