500 Lire Sede Vacante, Vatican City

Main information

Country:
Vatican City
Years of Minting:
1963
Period:
Sede vacante (1963)
Coin Type:
Non-circulating coin
Edge:
Lettered
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
n/a

$9.99-$139.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Reverse

Description:

Descending dove divides sun above value

Engraver:

Pietro Giampaoli

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

First Sede Vacante Arms of Cardinal Benedetto Aloisi-Masella

Engraver:

Pietro Giampaoli

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Lettered

Obverse:

SEDE VACANTE MCMLXIII GIAMPAOLI

Reverse:

VENI SANCTE SPIR ITVS STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO L. 500

Composition

Silver (.835)

Size

Weight:11 g
Diameter:29.3 mm
Thickness:2.2 mm
Edge:Lettered

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500 Lire Sede Vacante, Vatican City

Main information

Reference Price

$9.99-$139.00

Coin Design

Reverse

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Obverse

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Edge

Description:

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