Vatican City 5 Lire - Pavlvs VI, 1970 – 1977
Information
Country
Vatican City
Vatican City
Currency
Lira
(1929 – 2001)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Lire
Year
1970 – 1977
Ruler
Paul VI (Paulus VI)
(1963–1978)
Composition
Aluminium
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
1
Diameter (mm)
20.2
Thickness (mm)
1.45
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Lire from Vatican City. Issued from 1970 to 1977. Struck in Aluminium. Measures 20.2 mm and weighs 1 g.
- Obverse
- The emblem of Vatican City (crossed keys with a triple crown above) and the date to the right
- Reverse
- Bird with outstretched wings and the denomination below (Vatican City 5 Lire)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 135K | € 1,60 | € 1,60 | € 1,60 | XV | 25% | |
| 1976 | 150K | € 1,50 | € 1,50 | € 1,50 | XIV | 23% | |
| 1975 | 150K | € 1,30 | € 1,30 | € 1,30 | XIII | 28% | |
| 1974 | 132K | € 1,60 | € 2,10 | € 2,20 | XII | 25% | |
| 1973 | 132K | — | — | € 1,50 | XI | 24% | |
| 1972 | 110K | — | — | € 1,40 | X | 19% | |
| 1971 | 110K | — | — | € 1,50 | IX | 22% | |
| 1970 | 100K | — | — | € 1,40 | VIII | 23% |
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