© tolnomur (CC BY-NC-SA)
© tolnomur (CC BY-NC-SA)
500 Lire - Pavlvs VI Book of the Evangelists
1977 year| Silver (.835) | 11 g | 29.3 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Paul VI (Paulus VI) (1963-1978) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1977 |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 29.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13007 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Assorted animal heads within the cross window frame and the denomination below
The animal heads represent the four gospel writers.
Ox - Luke
Lion - Mark
Man or Angel - Matthew
Eagle - John
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L.500
Translation:
Vatican City
500 Lire
Engraver: Tomas Gismondi
Edge
Lettering
Lettering: IN . NOMINE . DOMINI - 3 CROSSES
Translation: In the Name of the Lord
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Lire - Pavlvs VI (Book of the Evangelists) 1977 coin from Vatican City is that it features a unique design that showcases the four evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, on the reverse side of the coin. The design is inspired by a famous manuscript from the Vatican Library, known as the "Book of the Evangelists," which is a beautifully illuminated manuscript that contains the texts of the four Gospels. The coin's design is a nod to the rich cultural and religious heritage of the Vatican City, and it is a rare and valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 160000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Book of the Evangelists) 1977 coin.
