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500 Lire - Sede Vacante September
1978 year| Silver (.835) | 11 g | 29.3 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Period | Sede vacante (September 1978) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1978 |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 29.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12159 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Descending radiant dove
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VENI SANCTE SPIRITVS
STATO DELLA CITTA'
DEL VATICANO
L.500
Translation:
Came with Holy Spirit
Vatican City State
Engraver: Nicola Morelli
Edge
Plain with inscription in relief
Script: Latin
Lettering: STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO
Translation: Vatican City State
Comment
The released box of this coin reports the lettering "SEDE VACANTE SEPTEMBER MCMLXXVIII", to distinguish the issue from the previous Sede Vacante in the same year ()Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 500 Lire - Sede Vacante (September) 1978 from Vatican City is that it features an image of the Vatican's coat of arms on one side and a portrait of Pope John Paul I on the other. This coin was minted to commemorate the papacy of Pope John Paul I, who served for only 33 days in 1978 before his sudden death. The coin's design was created by the Italian artist and engraver, Giuseppe Romagnoli.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 ZI | 194500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (September) 1978 coin.
