Vatican City 500 Lire - Sede Vacante, 1978

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Vatican City Vatican City
Currency Lira (1929 – 2001)
Coin type Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination 500 Lire
Year 1978
Ruler Sede vacante
Composition Silver (.835)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 11
Diameter (mm) 29.3
Thickness (mm) 2
Demonetized 1 January 2002

Description

500 Lire from Vatican City. Issued in 1978. Struck in Silver (.835). Measures 29.3 mm and weighs 11 g.

Obverse
Arms of Cardinal Jean Villot (Vacant Seat 1978)
Reverse
Descending stylized dove above value (Came with Holy Spirit
Vatican City State)
Edge
Plain with inscription in relief (Vatican City State)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage xf au unc Comment Frequency
1978 ZI 309.5K — — € 16,00 7%
1978 ZI 190.5K € 12,00 € 15,00 € 15,00 In Official Box 94%

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