Denomination – 50 Cents (0,50 Euros)
Country – Vatican
Year – 2010
Head Of State – Pontificate Benedict XVI
Mint – IPZS (Italy)
Obverse – Pope’s bust facint 3/4 left, Inscription”CITTA DEL VATICANO”
Mint – IPZS (Italy)
Obverse – Pope’s bust facint 3/4 left, Inscription”CITTA DEL VATICANO”
Reverse – Map of Western Europe, face value
Metal – Brass
Condition – Uncirculated
Creator – Reverse: Luc Lyucx, Obverse: Sculptor: Daniela Longo Engraver: Maria Angela Cassol
Catalogue – KM#387
Edge – Coarse Reading
Mintage – 120.000
Collection – Giannis Koromilas
Diameter – 24,23 mm
Weight – 7,81 gr
Interesting Facts – For the very first time since the common European coin has been
introduced, the Philatelic and Numismatic Office of the Vatican City
presents the Vatican Coin Card, that is a blister containing a 50
euro cents coin of the year 2010 portraying the Holy Father. Issued at 11th May 2010
introduced, the Philatelic and Numismatic Office of the Vatican City
presents the Vatican Coin Card, that is a blister containing a 50
euro cents coin of the year 2010 portraying the Holy Father. Issued at 11th May 2010
Krause Value – 32,50 $ (however http://www.coins4you.eu website offers this coin at 12,35$)