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500 Lire - Sede Vacante
1978 year| Silver (.835) | 11 g | 29.3 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Period | Sede vacante (June 1978) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1978 |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 29.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#7219 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
Descending stylized dove above value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* VENI * SANCTE * SPIRITVS *
STATO * DELLA * CITTA'
DEL * VATICANO
* L.500 *
Translation:
Came with Holy Spirit
Vatican City State
Engraver: Tomas Gismondi
Edge
Plain with inscription in relief
Script: Latin
Lettering: STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO
Translation: Vatican City State
Comment
Another "Sede Vacante" coin has been issued later in the same year:Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Lire - Sede Vacante 1978 coin from Vatican City is that it was minted during a unique historical event. The coin was issued in 1978, which was a year of Sede Vacante, or the period between the death of a pope and the election of a new one. This coin was minted to commemorate the event and features an image of the Vatican's coat of arms on one side and the portrait of Pope John Paul I on the other. The coin's unique historical context and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of Vatican history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 ZI | 190500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lire - Sede Vacante 1978 coin.
