Vatican City 500 Lire - Pavlvs VI, 1977
Book of the Evangelists
Information
Country
Vatican City
Vatican City
Currency
Lira
(1929 – 2001)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
500 Lire
Year
1977
Ruler
Paul VI (Paulus VI)
(1963–1978)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
11
Diameter (mm)
29.3
Thickness (mm)
2.1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
500 Lire from Vatican City. Issued in 1977. Struck in Silver (.835). Measures 29.3 mm and weighs 11 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned shield of Pope VI with the date to the right
- 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 (Vatican City 500 Lire)
- Edge
- Lettering (In the Name of the Lord)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 160K | € 12,00 | € 12,00 | € 12,00 | € 12,00 | XV - Unique vintage |
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