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500 Lire - Pavlvs VI
1978 year| Silver (.835) | 11 g | 29.15 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Paul VI (Paulus VI) (1963-1978) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1978 |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 29.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12154 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Stylized Jesus calling from the shore 2 men fishing on a boat.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L.500
Engraver: Nicola Morelli
Comment
Reverse represents the call of the first 2 apostles Peter (Simon) and his brother Andrew (who were fishermen) by Jesus with the words “Follow Me. I will make you fish for men!” (Matthew).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Lire - Pavlvs VI 1978 coin from Vatican City is that it features a unique design, showcasing the portrait of Pope Paul VI on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the Vatican's iconic St. Peter's Basilica. The coin's silver content and relatively low mintage of 30,000 pieces also make it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 145000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lire - Pavlvs VI 1978 coin.
