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Below is a list of the coins of the Papal States / Vatican that I have. Rather than just repeating the usual size/weight characteristics, I have provided a link to the Numista site for those attributes. What I have tried to do is give more context of the coin and relay some historical events that either the images represent or were occuring at the time of minting. None of these coins are particulary rare or expensive - but it's quite possible to get a lot out of a collection for very little outlay. I plan to add to this page in the near future.

It's probably worth noting that I am neither Catholic nor religious so this view is a purely secular one.

I hope this is useful and informative.

Issuing Authority

John XXII 1316-1334
Gregory XI 1370-1378
Martin V 1417-1431
Innocent VIII 1484-1492
Julius II 1503-1513
Sede Vacante 1555
Pius IV 1559-1565
Pius V 1566-1572
Gregory XIII 1572-1585
Sixtus V 1585-1590
Clement VIII 1592-1605
Paul V 1605-1621
Urban VIII 1623-1644
Innocent X 1644-1655
Alexander VII - 1655-1667
Clement X 1670-1676

Innocent XI - 1676-1689
Alexander VIII - 1689-1691
Innocent XII - 1691-1700
Clement XI - 1700-1721
Innocent XIII - 1721-1724
Benedict XIII - 1724-1730
Clement XII - 1730-1740
Sede Vacante 1740
Benedict XIV - 1740-1758
Clement XIII - 1758-1769
Pius VI = 1775-1799
Pius VII = 1800-1823
Leo XII - 1823-1829
Gregory XVI - 1831-1846
Pius IX - 1846-1879

Pius XI - 1922-1939
Sede Vacante 1939
Pius XII 1939-1958
John XXIII 1958-1963
John XXIII - 1962 Set
Sede Vacante 1963
Paul VI - 1964 Set
Paul VI - 1965 Set
Paul VI - 1966 Set
Paul VI - 1967 Set
Paul VI - 1968 Set
Paul VI - 1969 Set
Paul VI - 1970 Set
Paul VI - 1971 Set
Paul VI - 1973 Set
Paul VI - 1974 Set
Paul VI - 1975 Set
Paul VI - 1976 Set
Paul VI - 1977 Set
Paul VI - 1978 Set
Sede Vacante 1978

Papal States monetary system
6 Quattrini = 1 Bolognino / Baiocco
5 Baiocco = 1 Grossi
2 Grossi = 1 Giuli / Paoli
3 Guilio / 3 Paoli = 1 Testone
10 Guili / 10 Paoli = 1 Scudo
3 Scudi = 1 Doppia

Roman Senate (1188-1252)
Strictly speaking the below coin is not issued under a ruling Pope, but it does fall into the Papal States category so I have included it here. It was issued by the Roman Senate (1188-1252) which was a semi-autonomous political entity also knows as the Commune of Rome. Clement III concluded an agreement with this entity in 1187 whereby the Papacy regained some of the authority is lost in 1143 (due to an imposition on looting of Trivoli after it was subjugated under Innocent II and subsequent rebellion) The below example seems to have a sun and moon either side of the central S rather than 2 moons in the upper quadrants of the reverse inner section as indicated in references..

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
ND (1188-1252) 1 Denier (1 Picciolo)	Roman Senate	SENATVS • P • Q • R Senatus Popolusque Romanorum ROMA CAPVT MVN "S" flanked by two horizontal half moons above a wool comb with 11 teeth.		Unknown mint	Munt 57 Numista 155375

John XXII (1316-1334)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
ND (1316-1334) 1 Denier (1 Picciolo)	John XXII	✠ •PP IOhANNES • Cross within circle, lettering around ✠ •VICESIMV •SEC • DVS D V S on field around a dot.		Macerata, Italy mint	Berman 172 Numista 320452

Gregory XI (1370-1378)
Gregory XI was born Pierre Roger de Beaufort and he was the last of the "Avignon" popes. He was the pope who returned the papal residency from Avignon to Rome. His heraldic achievement consisted of Argent (Silver field), a bend azure (blue) within a bordure gules (red) charged with six roses of the last. The shield is surmounted by the triregnum with crossed keys behind.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
ND (1370-1377) 1 Bolognino	Gregory XI	GG . PP . VND Facing bust wearing triregnum .+. DE ROMA The letters VRBI within dotted circle. Pellets between letters and one in centre.		Rome mint	Berman 207 Numista 242479

Martin V (1417-1431)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
ND (1417-1431) 1/4 Groschen	Martin V	mARTINVS ⵓ PP ⵓ V Mitre atop two P, between them a column (tis is the symbol of the Colonna family) ✠ ⵓ SANCTVS ⵓ PETRVS ⵓ Cross with symbols mitre and keys repeated in alternation		Avignon, France mint	Berman 287 Numista 372051

Innocent VIII (1484-1492)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
ND (1484-1492) 4 Deniers (1 Quattrino)	Innocent VIII	INNOCENTIVS'٠PP٠VIII Papal heraldic achievement S.PETRVS.S.PAVLVS.ALM.ROM. Saint Peter and Saint Paul standing in front of a balconly		Rome mint	Berman 501 Numista 417577

Julius II (1503-1513)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
ND (1503-1513) 4 Deniers (1 Quattrino)	Julius II	° IVLIVS ° II ° PONT ° MAX Oak tree ° S • PETRVS APOSTOLV D V Saint Peter standing facing with key in right hand, D V on sides.		Viterbo mint The oak tree was the symbol of the Della Rovere family.	Berman 624 Numista 376922

Sede Vacante 1555 (Guido Ascanio Sforza di Santa Fiora)
Guido Ascanio Sforza di Santa Fiora was an Italian cardinal who acted as Camerlengo during the two 1555 conclaves. He was also the grandson of pope Paul III.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1555 1 Baiocco	Guido Ascanio Sforza di Santa Fiora	.SEDE.VACA NTE.AN.155V Papal heraldic achievement .ALMA.ROMA. .S.PETRVS. St. Peter standing holding keys in left hand and open bible in right		Rome mint Guido Ascanio Sforza di Santa Fiora issued this coin as Camerlengo of St. Peter's Basilica during a time of vacancy, the translation of Sede Vacante is "The See being vacant."	KM- Numista 117931

Pius IV (1559 - 1565)

Pius IV was born Giovanni Angelo de' Medici. The coat of arms can properly be described as , Or (gold field), five torteaux (roundles) in orle gules (red), a sixth in chief azure (blue), charged with three fleurs-de-lis (lilies) or (gold). The overall heraldic achievement has the usual crossed keys to the kingdom of heaven and triple tiara, which are characteristic of all papal coats of arms.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
ND (1559-1565) 1 Giulio	Pius IV	.PIVS.IIII. .PONT.MAX. Papal heraldic achievement .ALMA.ROMA. S.PETRVS. Saint Peter standing holding keys on lowered left hand and open book in right.		Rome mint	KM- Numista 113620

It is worth taking a moment to dissect what the heraldic achievement consists of;
1. The escutcheon is the central shield bearing the coat of arms.
2. The crest is the device placed above the helmet or crown.
3. The helmet is often styalised and represents rank or status. In these cases it is the Pontifs/archbishops triregnum/capello romano that is used.
4. The mantling is the decorative cloth draped around the helmet. In these cases it is the cord and tassels tied to the end of the keys that is used.
5. The supporters are figures, often animals that stand either side of the escutcheon though this feature is not seen here.
6. The coat of arms is what is contained in the escutcheon but a heraldic achievement is the entirety of the display.
7. The motto is a short phrase associated with the bearer.

While coats of arms served a necessary function in medieval times, their continued use and subsequent embellishment to full heraldic achievements may be seen as somewhat egotistical but their purpose continues to be maintaining family tradition and in that they are very successful.

Pius V (1566 - 1572)

Pius IV was a member of the Dominican Order who excommunicated Elizabeth I of England.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
ND (1566-1572) 1 Quattrino	Pius V	PIVS.P P V. Papal heraldic achievement S · PATRNIANI · FANI. Saint Patrignano standing with miter in the left hand		Fano mint	KM- Numista 343854

Gregory XIII (1572-1585)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1572-1585 2 Sols Parisis	Gregory XIII	GREGORIVS XIII PONTIF MAX Large G + CARO CA LEGA GEOR CA COLE AVEN Hollow cross fleurdelisée.		Avignon, France mint	KM- Numista 242293

Sixtus V (1585-1590)
Sixtus V was born as Felice Piergentile and had a background in the Franciscan order. He was also know as Cardinal Montalto. His coat or arms is described as "Azure (blue field), a lion rampant holding a branch of a pear-tree Or (gold lion), and a bend Gules (red diagonal stripe) over all, charged with a molet Or (gold star) in chief, and a triple mount (lozenge shaped styalised hills) Argent (silver) in base."

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
ND (1585-1590) 1 Baiocco	Sixtus V	SIXTVS V P MA Papal heraldic achievement MONTALTO Holy Spirit in the form of a dove, flying upwards, radiant		Montalto delle Marche mint	KM-

Clement VIII (1592-1605)
Clement VIII was born Ippolito Aldobrandini and had a background in law. His coat of arms can be described as "Azure, a bend embattled and counter-embattled Or between six mullets of eight points Or, three and three."

There are some new heraldic terms here; Bend - A diagonal band running from the upper right to the lower left; Embattled and Counter-embattled - Having a series of indentations or battlements along the edges, alternating on each side. Mullets of eight points- Eight-pointed stars. Three and three - three stars above the bend and three below.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1595 1 Douzain	Clement VIII	CLEMENS VIII PONT. MAX. Shield with keys, sided by A A. + OCT. CARD. AQVAVIVA. LEG. AVE 1595 Scalloped cross, cantoned at 1 and 4 quadrants with Jerusalem cross and at 2 and 3 with a rampant lion. Counterstamp - Fleur-de-lis		Avignon mint This coin was valued as a French quinzain by the reign of Louis XIII	KM- Numista 58767
1603 1 Quattrino	Clement VIII	BONO / NIA / DOCET; date in exergue Crowned lion rampant left with banner.		Unknown mint The quattrino derives from a "quarter denari". It was last used in Italy in 1861 when the Lira was introduced as a standard currency in step with the French franc. The Papal lira was introduced in 1866 and lasted until 1870 when the Papal States was disolved.	KM5 Numista 16966

Paul V (1605-1621)
Paul V was born Camillo Borghese and was a supporter of Galileo Galilei when others in the church were not. His coat of arms is described as "A field of Azure, a dragon rampant Or, overlaid with, Or an eagle displayed Sable. Quite an impressive coat of arms with a dragon!

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1605-1621 1 Quattrino	Paul V	PAVLVS V PONT MAX. Papal Heraldic achievement S. PAVLVS ALMA ROMA / RP monogram in field St. Paul standing left, holding upright sword in left hand and book in right.		Rome mint	KM35 Numista
1609 1 Quattrino	Paul V	Lion rampant left with banner BONO NIA DOCET / date		Bologna mint	KM13 Numista 52741
1613 1 Quattrino	Paul V	✠ PAVL • PP • V • AN • PONT • VIII Capped bust of Pope Paul V left. + PR • FERRARIAE Saint George on horseback right slaying dragon		Ferrera mint	KM7 Numista 299891

Urban VIII (1623-1644)
Urban VIII was born Maffeo Vincenzo Barberini and while he presided over the greatest extent of the Papal States the cost of the expansion incurred massive debts which proved problematic for his successors. His coat of arms was relatively simple and can be described as "Azure, three bees or." or three gold bees on a blue background.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1623-44 1 Quattrino	Urban VIII	VRBANVS . VIII . P. M A IIII Papal heraldic achievement S . PETRVS + S . PAVLVS / ROMA Saints Peter and Paul fronted busts, rays above		Rome mint	KM- Numista 349822
1632 1 Teston	Urban VIII	VRBAN . VIII . PONT MAX Papal heraldic achievement S * PETRVS * ALMA * ROMA Saint Peter seated holding keys		Rome mint	KM- Numista 411963
1636-37 1 Quattrino	Urban VIII	VRBANVS VIII PON MAX Papal heraldic achievement VIVIT DEVS Saint Michael fighting the devil		Rome mint	KM- Numista 117325

Innocent X (1644-1655)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
ND (1653) 1/2 Grosso	Innocent X	INN X P. M. A. X Papal heraldic achievement S. PAVLS ??LMA / ROMA St. Paul bust left		Rome mint	KM258

Alexander VII (1655-1667)
Alexander VII was born Fabio Chigi. His coat of arms is more complex and can be described as "Azure, six mountains (coupeaux) Argent, arranged 3, 2, 1, surmounted by an eight-pointed star Or quartered with, Azure, an oak tree Or." However Alexander VII only emphesised the six mountains part of his formal coat of arms as he thought the oak tree was already closely associated with Sixtus IV and Julius II and he was very keen that Rome should have lots of representation of his specific tenure.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
ND (1655-1667) 1/2 Grosso	Alexander VII	ALEX VII PONT MAX Papal heraldic achievement TEMPE / RATO / SPLEN / DEAT / VSV Legend in shield		Rome mint	KM265 Numista 338737
ND (1655-1667) Patard (4 Deniers)	Alexander VII	ALEXANDER VII PONT (M?) Crossed Keys S PETRVS ET PAVLVS AVEN Cross in quadrilobe		Comtat Venaissin, Avignon mint This are in the southeast corner of France remained the possession of the Papel States until France annexed it in 1791	KM86 Numista -

Clement X (1670-1676)
Clement X was born Emilio Bonaventura Altieri and came from legal background and was nearly 80 when he was elected Pope. His coat of arms can be described as "Azure, six mullets of six points Or.". Clement X did a lot for the beautification of Rome. The Paiazzo Alteri was refurbished, the two fountains in St Peters plazza were installed and the ten statutes of angels on the Sant' Angelo bridge were comissioned.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1670-1676 Grosso	Clement X	CLEMENS X . PONT . MAX . Bust of Clement X left No legend. Papal heraldic achievement		Unknown mint Clement X (Emilio Bonaventura Altieri) was 79 when he was elected Pope and he ruled for 6 years. The 7 stars on the shield represent the Papacy's authority over the 7 hills of Rome. The author of the Coat of Arms is Lorenzo Brancati (1612-93), an Italian theologian and cardinal	KM339 Numista 63487
1670-1676 Quattrino	Clement X	PONT . MAX . CLEM . X Bust of Clement X left Cross on door		Gubbio mint	KM31 Berman 2055

Innocent XI (1676-1689)

The coat of arms of Pope Innocent XI features winged cherubim flanking a shield containing an eagle above a lion passant and six cups.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
ND (1680) 1 Quattrino	Innocent XI	INNOCEN XI.P.M.A.V. Papal heraldic achievement SVB.TVVM PRESID. Half-length figure of Madonna and child.		Gubbio mint	KM Numista 115588
1685-1688 half Grosso	Innocent XI	.INNOC. XI.P.M. Papal heraldic achievement NOCET MINVS Inscription in cartouche		Rome mint	KM Numista 367142

Alexander VIII (1689-1691)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
ND (1689-1690) 1 Quattrino	Alexander VIII	Papal heraldic achievement SANCTIVS . PETRVS . AP . Full-length portrait of Saint Peter, haloed, facing right, holding keys and book. Lettering around		Gubbio mint	KM- Numista -

Innocent XII (1691-1700)
The heraldic achievement of Pope Innocent XII features the papal tiara and Keys of Heaven above a shield with three pots.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1691 1/2 Bolognino	Innocent XII	BONONIA DOCET Bolongnia teaches Papal heraldic achievement MEZO BOLOGNINO / 1691 Legend within wreath		Gubbio mint Gubbio is an ancient town in the Province of Perugia in the Umbria region. The town boasts the largest Christmas tree in the world each year and has a quaint tradition of being awarded "madman" of the city by running around the Fontana dei Matti three times while being soaked by locals. This coin features the coat of arms of Bologna, rather than that of the Pope. Here the shield is in 4 quarters, The first and fourth feature a red cross on a white field (Argent across Gules). This is the historic coat ot arms of the commune of Bologna representing the city itself. In the second and third quarters is the word "LIBERTAS" in gold on a blue field. (Azure, the word LIBERTAS Or) and this symbolises the people of Bologna and their persuit of freedom. At the top of the achievement is a "Capo d'Angio" which is a horizontal band with a blue field and gold fleur-de-lis. This represents the city's historical ties to the Angevin dynasty,	KM115 Numista 430220
ND 1691-1700 1/2 Baiocco	Innocent XII	INNOC. XII PONT MAX Papal heraldic achievement MEZO / BAIOC / CO Legend within wreath		Gubbio mint	Muntoni 158, Berman 2308, KM53 Numista 100224
1695 1 Giulio	Innocent XII	INNOC. XII PONT M.A.V Papal heraldic achievement ELEVAT / PAVPEREM / 1695 Inscription on the drapery, with cartouche below		? mint	KM587 Numista 307790
1699 1 Quattrino	Innocent XII	Lion rampant left with banner showing cross. BONO / NIA / DOCET / 1691 Legend on 3 lines. Date in exergue		Bologna mint	KM114 Numista 81473
ND (1699) 1 Quattrino	Innocent XII	INN. XII P:M. A. IX apal heraldic achievement SANC PAVLVS AP Paul seated right, holding upright sword in right hand and open book in left		Gubbio mint	KM168 Numista

Clement XI (1700-1721)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
ND (1719) 1 Quattrino	Clement XI	CLEM٠XI٠ P٠M٠A٠XX Papal herladic achievement S٠PETRVS٠AP٠ S.Peter facing right		Gubbio mint		KM Numista 393775

Innocent XIII (1721-1724)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
ND (1721-1724) 1 Quattrino	Innocent XIII	INNOC XIII.P.M Papal herladic achievement SANCTUS VBALDVS Saint Ubaldus standing with shepards crook, raising right hand in benediction		Gubbio mint Saint Ubaldus, also known as Ubald of Gubbio, was a medieval bishop of Gubbio, a city in Umbria, Italy and is that city's patron saint. He lived from approximately 1084 to 1160 AD and is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church. His feast day is celebrated on May 16th. He died in 1160 and was canonized by Pope Celestine III in 1192, less than 30 years after his passing.		KM1 Numista 474894

Benedict XIII (1724-1730)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
ND (1724) 1 Quattrino	Benedict XIII	BENED XIII.P.M Papal herladic achievement S VBALDVS EPISCOS Saint Ubaldus standing with shepards crook, raising right hand in benediction		Gubbio mint		KM105 Numista 321305
1726 1/2 Bolognino	Benedict XIII	BONONIA DOCET / LIBERTAS / LIBERTAS Bologna City heraldric achievement MEZZO BOLOGNINO Lion Passant		Bologna mint This coin has a very odd placement of the date. The lion is depicted as rampant with the lion standing on its hind legs, with its forepaws raised as if attacking, making the date placement at an angle. The orientation is supported by the reverse legend which shows a break at the bottom		KM175 Numista 46647

Clement XII (1730-1740)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
ND (1735) 1 Giulio	Clement XII	CLEMENS XII P M A VI Bust right A . A . A / F . F / RESTITVTVM / COMMERC 4-line inscription.		Unknown mint At the base of the reverse is the coat of arms of Bishop Filippo Casoni - a small shield with a stone tower surmounted by cardinals hat and 6 tassels to each side.		KM847 Numista -
1736 1 Grosso	Clement XII	CLEMENS XII P M A VII Bust right IN · CIBOS / PAVPERVM / 1736 Lettering and date surrounded by wreath.		Rome mint The inscription IN · CIBOS / PAVPERVM can be translated to mean "for the food of the poor"		KM870 Numista 82360
1738 Quattrino	Clement XII	CLEM.-XII . P . M . A VIII Papal heraldic achievement QVAT / TRINO / ROM / 1738 Legend		Rome mint	KM883 Numista 89829
1730-40 Quattrino	Clement XII	CLEM.-XII . P . M . Papal heraldic achievement S . PETRVS . - AP . Bust of St. Peter on the right, small halo.		Gubbio mint	KM- Numista 134040

Sede Vacante 1740 (Annibale Albani)
The Camerlengo (always a cardinal) is a high-ranking official in the Catholic Church who holds a unique and important position, particularly during the interregnum period between the death or resignation of a Pope and the election of a new one. He is responsible for managing the property and finances as well as officially confirms the Pope's death, sealing the papal apartments, and making arrangements for the Conclave, the meeting of cardinals to elect a new Pope. In this instance the Camerlengo was Annibale Albani . In the entire history of the Church the Camerlengo has went on to become Pope only twice - Pope Honorius III (elected in 1216) and Pope Alexander IV (elected in 1254).

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1740 1/2 Baiocco	Annibale Albani	SEDE VACAN. MDCCXXXX Heraldic achievement of Annibale Albani MEZZO . BAIOCCO / ROM. / 1740 Legend within wreath, date below		Rome mint Annibale Albani issued this coin as archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica during a time of vacancy, the translation of Sede Vacante is ""the see being vacant.""	KM Numista 381029

Benedict XIV (1740 - 1758)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1740-1758 Quattrino	Benedict XIV	Papal heraldic achievement S.A.P.RAV Saint Apollinaris standing facing, head left, long cross in left hand, right hand open downward toward church		Ravenna mint	KM13 Numista 58575
1742 Quattrino	Benedict XIV	Rampant Lion holding banner BONO NIA DOCET 1742 Bolongnia teaches		Bologna mint The inscription refers to the university of the town and translates to Bologna teaches. The Bologna university was Europe's largest in the 12th century	KM225 Numista 44849
ND (1744) Quattrino	Benedict XIV	BEN .XIV. Papal heraldic achievement .EP. S. VBAL St Peter standing		Gubbio mint	KM125, Munt 550 Numista -
1746 1/2 Baiocco	Benedict XIV	BENEDICT XIV . P . M . A . VII Papal heraldic achievement MEZZO / BAIOCCO / FERRARA / 17 46 3-line inscription with value and date. The date is split to the left and right of the Legate Cardinal Crescenzi arms.		Ferrara mint	KM1139 Numista 396945
1754 Quattrino	Benedict XIV	BENED.XIV PON.M.A.XVI QVATRI / NO /ROMANO / 1756 Value within rope wreath		Rome mint	KM1176 Numista 119393
1756 Quattrino	Benedict XIV	BENED.XIV PON.M.A.XVI QVATRI / NO /ROMANO / 1756 Value within rope wreath		Rome mint	KM1176 Numista 119393
1756 2 Giuli	Benedict XIV	BEN.XIV PON.M.A.XVI Bust right MDCCLIV LIV Personification of the Holy Mother church seated on clouds holding a set of keys, church building in the background		Rome mint	KM974 Numista 119386

Clement XIII (1758-1769)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1758 1 Baiocco	Clement XIII	CLEM.XIII PON.M.A.I. Papal heraldic achievement . VN . / BAIOCCO / ROMANO / . 1759 . Inscription and date within wreath		Unknown mint	KM1184 Numista 119523
1762 1 Grosso	Clement XIII	CLEM.XIII PON.M.A.IV. Papal heraldic achievement VTERE / QVASI.HOMO / FRVGI / 1762 Inscription within cartouche		Rome mint	KM1002 Numista 325527
1763 1 Grosso	Clement XIII	CLEM.XIII PON.M.A.V. Papal heraldic achievement VTERE / QVASI.HOMO / FRVGI / 1763 Inscription within cartouche		Rome mint	KM1003 Numista 59451

Pius VI (1775-1799)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1778 1 Quattrino	Pius VI	PIVS VI PONT M. Papal heraldic achievement BONO / NIA / DOCET / 1778 Incription and date within wreath		Rome mint The Papal heraldic achievement here depicts the tripple crown, the gold and silver crossed keys behind the coat of arms. the coat of arms shows three stars with God blowing on 4 lillies	KM267 Numista 187270
1778 1 Carlin	Pius VI	PIVS VI PONT MAXIM. Papal heraldic achievement LIBER LIBERTAs Lily plant; value on exergue		Rome mint	KM267 Numista 376658
1779 1 Quattrino	Pius VI	PIVS VI PONT M. Papal heraldic achievement BONO / NIA / DOCET / 1779 Incription and date within wreath		Rome mint The Papal heraldic achievement here depicts the tripple crown, the gold and silver crossed keys behind the coat of arms. the coat of arms shows three stars with God blowing on 4 lillies	KM267 Numista 187270
1780 2 Giuli (0.2 Scudo)	Pius VI	PIVS SEXTVS PONT MAX. A VII Bust right AVXIIIVM DE SANCTO 1780 Personification of the Holy Mother church seated on clouds holding a set of keys, church building in the background		Rome mint	KM1034 Numista 47075
1781 2 Carlins (0.15 Scudo)	Pius VI	PIVS SEX TVS P.M. A VII Papal heraldic achievement DVE / CARLINI / ROMANI / 1781 Incription and date within wreath		Rome mint	KM1215 Numista 110921
1783-1784 double Giulio (0.2 Scudo)	Pius VI	PIVS.SEXTVS PONT.M.A.IX Papal heraldic achievement AVXILIVM DE SANCTO Personification of the Holy Mother church seated on clouds holding a set of keys, church building in the background		Rome mint There appear to be many varieties of this coin. This one has no date at the bottom of the obverse nor a cross on top of the building to the left hand of the "mother church" allegorical figure on the reverse.	KM1045 Numista 89416
ND (1784) 1 Grosso	Pius VI	PIVS SEXT PON M. A X Papal heraldic achievement AUXILIUM / DE / SANCTO Incription within wreath		Rome mint The Papal heraldic achievement here depicts the tripple crown, the gold and silver crossed keys behind the coat of arms. the coat of arms shows three stars with God blowing on 4 lillies	KM1047 Numista 46535
1782 1 Baiocco	Pius VI	.PIVS SEXTVS P.M. 1780. Crossed keys VN / BAIOCCO / ROMANO Value above star		Rome mint This coin has an unusual placement of the cord tassels coming from the keys in that the dissect the date thus "1 78 2"	KM1221 Numista 86239
1784 1 Quattrino	Pius VI	PIVS VI PONT M Papal heraldic achievement BONO / NIA / DOCET / date Incription within wreath		Bologna mint The Papal heraldic achievement here depicts the tripple crown, the gold and silver crossed keys behind the coat of arms. the coat of arms shows three stars with God blowing on 4 lillies	KM286 Numista 115583
1785 1 Baiocco	Pius VI	PIVS SEXTVS P.M.1782. Crossed keys V N / BAIOCCO / ROMANO		Rome mint	KM1222 Numista 37997
ND (1787) 1 Grosso	Pius VI	PIVS SEXT PON M. A XIII Papal heraldic achievement AUXILIUM / DE / SANCTO Incription within wreath		Rome mint The Papal heraldic achievement here depicts the tripple crown, the gold and silver crossed keys behind the coat of arms. the coat of arms shows three stars with God blowing on 4 lillies	KM1047 Numista 46535
1788 double Giulio (0.2 Scudo)	Pius VI	PIVS.SEXTVS PON.M.A.XOV Papal heraldic achievement AVXILIVM DE SANCTO Personification of the Holy Mother church seated on clouds holding a set of keys, church building in the background		Rome mint There appear to be many varieties of this coin. This one has an oval shield on the obverse.	KM1045 Numista 89416
1796 2 & 1/2 Baiocco	Pius VI	APOSTOLORUM PRINCEPS / T.M. St. Peter facing left BAIOCCHI / DVE E MEZZO / ROMANI / 1796 Three stars above, text and date		Rome mint Engraved by Tommaso Mercandetti	KM3 Numista 86172
1796 Muraiola of 4 Bolognini	Pius VI	PIVS · VI · PONT · MAX Bust right S · PETRON · B · PROT · 1796 Saint Petronius blessing the city on his right, holding pastoral		Bologna mint	KM271 Numista 19471

Pius VII (1800-1823)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1802 1/2 Baiocco	Pius VII	PONTIFICATVS AN.SECVNDO / M.BAI Papal heraldic achievement PIVS /SEPTIMVS / PONTIFEX / MAXIMVS / MDCCCII / * * * (Pius the Seventh Supreme Pontiff 1802) Legand on 5 lines, 3 stars below.		Rome mint Very broad flan border reeding	KM3584 Numista 3584
1816 1 Quattrino	Pius VII	PONTIFICATVS ANNO.XVII / MATTEINO Papal heraldic achievement PIVS /SEPTIMVS / PONTIFEX / MAXIMVS / MDCCCXVI / * * *		Rome mint	KM1276.1 Numista 107033
1816 1 Baiocco	Pius VII	PONTIFICATVS ANNO XVII / BAIOCCO Papal heraldic achievement PIVS /SEPTIMVS / PONTIFEX / MAXIMVS / MDCCCXVI / * * * (Pius the Seventh Supreme Pontiff 1816) Legand on 4 lines above dividing line. Date and 3 small left facing heads below.		Rome mint Engraved by Giuseppe, Giovanni Pasinati No flan border reeding.	KM1279 Numista 57312

Sede Vacante 1823
The heraldic achievement here is one from Cardinal Bartolomeo Pacca's family. It consists of a knight holding upturned sword in right hand against a gold background in the uppermost section (chief). A knight holding upturned sword in right hand against an azure background in the middle section (fess) and a skull and crossbones against a black background in the bottom section (base). The knights are representative of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem. Either side shows a cord with 6 tassels following the use of the mantle design in non religious heraldry. the usual crossed keys are above the coat of arms with the papal umbrella superinposed. Atop is a bird centred on a burst of rays.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1823 1/2 Scudo	Sede Vacante 1823	SEDE VACANTE MDCCCXXIII Cardinal (Bartolomeo Pacca) heraldic achievement AVXILIVM DE SANCTO / B Seated female in clouds holding keys and church Edge: IN TERRA PAX		Bologna mint	KM1291 Numista 29319

Leo XII (1823-1829)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1824 1/2 Baiocco	Leo XII	LEO XII PON. MAX. ANNP. II Papal heraldic achievement MEZZO / BAIOCCO / ROM / 1824 Legend within wreath, date below		Rome mint	KM1294 Numista 95403

Gregory XVI (1831-1846)

the heraldic achievement of Gregory XVI is as follows. The dexter (right) half of the shield represents the Camoldese Congregation of the Order of Saint Benedict, to which the Pope belonged. while The sinister (left) part is the arms of the Cappellari Family. The family Coat of Arms consists of azure chief with black cap, an argent fess with 3 stars and a sky blue base with flying dove holding an olive branch in beak. This latter however does not appear in the arms used for the Papal heraldic achievement.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1835 1 Quattrino	Gregorio XVI	GREGORIVS . XVI PONT . MAX . AN . V / R Papal heraldic achievement QUATTRINO / date		Rome mint	KM1318, Numista 43500
1835 Baiocco	Gregorio XVI	GREGORIVS . XVI PONT . MAX . AN . V / R Papal heraldic achievement BAIOCCO 1935		Rome mint	KM3618, Numista 3618
1836 1/2 Baiocco	Gregorio XVI	GREGORIVS.XVI PONT.MAX.A.VI / R Papal heraldic achievement MEZZO / BAIOCCO / 1836 Text and date within wreath		Rome mint	KM1319 Numista 3612
1836 1/2 Baiocco	Gregorio XVI	GREGORIVS.XVI PONT.MAX.A.VI / B Papal heraldic achievement MEZZO / BAIOCCO / 1836		Bologna mint	KM1319 Numista 3612
1837 Baiocco	Gregorio XVI	GREGORIVS . XVI PONT . MAX.A.VII / B Papal heraldic achievement BAIOCCO 1837		Bologna mint	KM3618, Numista 3618
1840 Baiocco	Gregorio XVI	GREGORIVS . XVI PONT . MAX.A.VII / B Papal heraldic achievement BAIOCCO 1840		Bologna mint	KM3618, Numista 3618
1842 5 Baioccho	Gregorio XVI	GREGORIVS.XVI PON.M.A.XII Papal heraldic achievement 5 BAIOCCHI / 1842 / B text and date within wreath		Bologna mint	KM1321 Numista 53491
1843 Quattrino	Gregorio XVI	GREGORIVS.XVI PONT.MAX.A.XIII / R Papal heraldic achievement QUATTRINO / 1843 Arched text and date within wreath		Rome mint	KM1318 Numista 43500
1843 1/2 Baiocco	Gregorio XVI	GREGORIVS.XVI PONT.MAX.A.XIII / R Papal heraldic achievement MEZZO / BAIOCCO / 1843		Rome mint	KM1319 Numista 3612
1844 5 Baiocchi	Gregorio XVI	5 Baiocchi GREGOR.XVI PON.M.A.XIV Papal heraldic achievement MEZZO / BAIOCCO / 1844 / R Value and date within wreath		Rome mint	KM1321 Numista 53491

Pius IX (1846-1878)
The shield in the coat of arms here shows a form of Marshalling called quartering - joining together of two separate coats of arms to acknowledge certain ancestors in a specific way. This heraldic device was first observed in Spain in the 13th century. The crest is, naturally, the Papal triple crown or triregnum. This coat of arms has very little in the way of mantling in that the crossed keys and trailing cords provide much the same function from a design point of view.

In 1866 the Scudo currency was replaced by the Lira (to align with Italian currency) The exchange rate was 1 Scudo to 5.357 Lira.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1848 Baiocchi	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PON. MAX.ANN.III. Papal heraldic achievement BAIOCCO / 1848 / R Denomination and date within wreath A very simple design.		Rome mint	KM8865 Numista 8865
1849 half Baiocchi	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PON. MAX.AN.IIII. Papal heraldic achievement MEZZO BAIOCCO / 1849 / R Denomination and date within wreath		Rome mint	KM1340 Numista 8592
1850 half Baiocchi	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PONT. MAX.ANN.V. Papal heraldic achievement 1/2 BAIOCCO / 1850 / R Denomination and date within wreath		Rome mint	KM1355 Numista 8324
1850 Baiocchi	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PONT MAX.ANNO.V. Papal heraldic achievement 1 BAIOCCO / 1850 / R Denomination and date within wreath A very simple design.		Rome mint	KM1345 Numista 3571
1850 20 Baiocchi	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PONT MAX.ANN.IV. Bust left 20 BAIOCCO / 1850 / R Denomination and date within wreath A very simple design.		Rome mint	KM11337 Numista 38351
1851 2 Baiocchi	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PON. MAX.ANN.VI . Papal heraldic achievement 2 BAIOCCHI / 1851 / R Denomination and date within wreath		Rome mint Designed by Niccolò Cerbara	KM1344 Numista 18148
1853 2 Baiocchi	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PON. MAX.ANN.VII . Papal heraldic achievement 2 BAIOCCHI / 1853 / R Denomination and date within wreath		Rome mint Designed by Niccolò Cerbara	KM1344 Numista 18148
1860 20 Baiocchi	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PONT. MAX.AN.XV / VOIGT under bust Bust left The bust shows Pius IX wearing a zucchetto, which in Italian means "little pumpkin". It is decended from the Greek pilor which was a brimless felt cap. The pope's zucchetto is always white, cardinals wear scarlet, bishops or archbishops are red, priests or deacons are black and Franscian friars are brown. 20 / BAIOCCHI / 1860 / R Value and date within wreath		Rome mint	KM1360 Numista 3585
1861 20 Baiocchi	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PONT. MAX.AN.XV / VOIGT under bust Bust left 20 / BAIOCCHI / 1861 / R Value and date within wreath		Rome mint	KM1360 Numista 3585
1862 10 Baiocchi	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PON. MAX.AN.XNII. Papal heraldic achievement 10 / BAIOCCHI / 1862 / R Value and date within wreath		Rome mint	KM1342b Numista 38291
1863 10 Baiocchi	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PON. MAX.AN.VII. Papal heraldic achievement 10 / BAIOCCHI / 1863 / R Value and date within wreath		Rome mint	KM1342b Numista 38291
1865 20 Baiocchi	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PONT. MAX.AN.XX / VOIGT under bust Bust left The bust shows Pius IX wearing a zucchetto, which in Italian means "little pumpkin". It is decended from the Greek pilor which was a brimless felt cap. The pope's zucchetto is always white, cardinals wear scarlet, bishops or archbishops are red, priests or deacons are black and Franscian friars are brown. 20 / BAIOCCHI / 1865 / R Value and date within wreath		Rome mint	KM1360a Numista 38287
1866 1 soldo (5 centesimi)	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PONT. MAX.ANN.XXI Bust left STATO PONTIFICIO / 1 / SOLDO / R / 5.CENTESIMI. Value within beaded circle		Rome mint Designed by Carl Friedrich Voigt medium sized date	KM1372 Numista 3572
1866 1 soldo (5 centesimi)	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PONT. MAX.ANN.XXI Bust left STATO PONTIFICIO / 1 / SOLDO / R / 5.CENTESIMI. Value within beaded circle		Rome mint Designed by Carl Friedrich Voigt large sized date	KM1372 Numista 3572
1866 2 soldo (10 centesimi)	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PONT. MAX.ANN.XXI Bust left STATO PONTIFICIO / 2 / SOLDO / R / 10.CENTESIMI. Value within beaded circle		Rome mint Designed by Carl Friedrich Voigt	KM1373 Numista 3173
1866 4 soldo (20 centesimi)	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PONT. MAX.ANN.XXI Bust left STATO PONTIFICIO / 4 / SOLDO / R / 20.CENTESIMI. Value within beaded circle		Rome mint Designed by Carl Friedrich Voigt	KM1374 Numista 3575
1866 20 Baiocchi	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PONT. MAX.AN.XX / VOIGT under bust Bust left 20 BAIOCCHI / 1866 / R Value and date within wreath		Rome mint	KM1360a Numista 38287
1866 1 Lira	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PON. MAX.AN.XXII Bust left STATOPONTIFICIO* / 1 LIRA / R Value and date within wreath		Rome mint In 1866 Pius IX decided to join the Latin Monetary Union in partnership with the Italian Lira and the French Franc. It replaced the scudo at a rate of 5.375 Lira to 1 Scudo. While the Italian lira was subdivided into 100 Centesimi, the Papal states decided to run a dual currency where 1 Lira was subdivided into both 100 centesimi and 20 Soldi. When the Papal States were disolved and subsummed into Italy in 1970 the Italian Lira was the currency used.	KM3582 Numista 3617
1867 1/2 soldo (2.5 centesimi)	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PONT. MAX.ANN.XXI * 1867 * Bust left STATO PONTIFICIO / 1/2 / SOLDO / R / 2.5.CENT. Value within beaded circle		Rome mint	KM1371 Numista 3571
1867 1 soldo (5 centesimi)	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PONT. MAX.ANN.XXI Bust left STATO PONTIFICIO / 1 / SOLDO / R / 5.CENT. Value within beaded circle		Rome mint	KM1372 Numista 3572
1867 1 soldo (5 centesimi)	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PONT. MAX.ANN.XXI Bust left STATO PONTIFICIO / 1 / SOLDO / R / 5.CENTESIMI. Value within beaded circle		Rome mint Designed by Carl Friedrich Voigt small sized date	KM1372 Numista 3572
1867 4 soldo (20 centesimi)	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PONT. MAX.ANN.XXII Bust left STATO PONTIFICIO / 4 / SOLDO / R / 20.CENTESIMI. Value within beaded circle		Rome mint Designed by Carl Friedrich Voigt	KM1374 Numista 3575
1867 10 Soldi	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PON. MAX.A.XXII Bust left STATOPONTIFICIO* / 10 SOLDI / 50 R C MI Value and date within wreath		Rome mint Off centre obverse strike	KM1385 Numista 3582
1867 1 Lira	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PON. MAX.AN.XXII Bust left STATOPONTIFICIO* / 1 LIRA / R Value and date within wreath		Rome mint	KM3582 Numista 3617
1867 2 Lira	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PON. MAX.A.XXII Bust left STATOPONTIFICIO* / 2 LIRA / R Value and date within wreath		Rome mint	KM3582 Numista 3604
1868 4 soldo (20 centesimi)	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PONT. MAX.ANN.XXI Bust left STATO PONTIFICIO / 4 / SOLDO / R / 20.CENTESIMI. Value within beaded circle		Rome mint Designed by Carl Friedrich Voigt	KM1374 Numista 3575
1868 10 Soldi	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.P. M.A.XXIII Bust left STATOPONTIFICIO* / 10 SOLDI / 50 R C MI Value and date within wreath		Rome mint Engraved by Carl Friedrich Voigt	KM1386 Numista 3583
1868 10 Soldi	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PON. MAX.A.XXIII Bust left STATOPONTIFICIO* / 10 SOLDI / 50 R C MI Value and date within wreath		Rome mint Engraved by Carl Friedrich Voigt	KM1386 Numista 3582
1869 10 Soldi	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.P. M.A.XXIII Bust left STATOPONTIFICIO* / 10 SOLDI / 50 R C MI Value and date within wreath		Rome mint Engraved by Carl Friedrich Voigt	KM1386 Numista 3583

The Papal States were definitively dissolved in 1870 when Italian troops captured Rome and annexed its remaining territories. This marked the end of the Pope's temporal power and the unification of Italy. No coins were issued by a Pope until the formal recognition of the Vatican City in 1929 by the Lateran Treaty.

Pius XI (1922-1939)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1931 10 Lira	Pius XI	PIVS XI PONT. MAX.A.XIII / MISTRVZZI / A.MOTTI.INC Bust left STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 / REGINA PACIS / 1931 State of Vatican City		Rome mint P C I R C on edge Engraver: Attilio Silvio Motti Designer: Aurelio Mistruzzi	KM10412 Numista 10412
1932 20 Centesimi	Pius XI	PIVS XI PONT. MAX.AN.XI / 1932 Papal heraldic achievement STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO / C.20 / MISTRVZZI / A.MOTTI.INC. Bust of St. Paul left, value State of Vatican City		Rome mint Engraver: Attilio Silvio Motti Designer: Aurelio Mistruzzi	KM3 Numista 12056
1932 50 Centesimi	Pius XI	PIVS XI PONT. MAX.AN.XI Papal heraldic achievement STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO / C.50 / MISTRVZZI / A.MOTTI.INC. Statue of Archangel Saint Michael with a sword between (value) C. and 50 State of Vatican City		Rome mint Engraver: Attilio Silvio Motti Designer: Aurelio Mistruzzi	KM4 Numista 12058
1932 1 Lira	Pius XI	PIVS XI PONT. MAX.AN.XI Papal heraldic achievement STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRA 1 / MISTRVZZI / A.MOTTI.INC. Statue of Archangel Saint Michael with a sword between (value) C. and 50 State of Vatican City		Rome mint Engraver: Attilio Silvio Motti Designer: Aurelio Mistruzzi	KM5 Numista 6212
1933 / 34 1 Lira	Pius XI	PIVS XI PONT. MAX.AN.IVB / 1933 1934 Papal heraldic achievement STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRA 1 / MISTRVZZI / A.MOTTI.INC. Statue of Archangel Saint Michael with a sword between (value) C. and 50 State of Vatican City		Rome mint Engraver: Attilio Silvio Motti Designer: Aurelio Mistruzzi	KM15 Numista 12062
1933 / 34 2 Lira	Pius XI	PIVS XI PONT. MAX.AN.XI Papal heraldic achievement STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L 2 / MISTRVZZI / A.MOTTI.INC. Standing figure divides value- Lamb on shoulders of young shepherd. Legend around State of Vatican City		Rome mint Engraver: Attilio Silvio Motti Designer: Aurelio Mistruzzi	KM16 Numista 12068
1934 50 Centesimi	Pius XI	PIVS XI PONT. MAX.AN.XIII Papal heraldic achievement STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO / C.50 / MISTRVZZI / A.MOTTI.INC. Statue of Archangel Saint Michael with a sword between (value) C. and 50 State of Vatican City		Rome mint Engraver: Attilio Silvio Motti Designer: Aurelio Mistruzzi	KM4 Numista 12058
1934 5 Lira	Pius XI	PIVS XI PONT. MAX.A.XIII Papal heraldic achievement STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.5 / MISTRVZZI / A.MOTTI.INC. Saint Peter in a boat during a storm on the Sea of Galilee. State of Vatican City		Rome mint Engraver: Attilio Silvio Motti Designer: Aurelio Mistruzzi	KM7 Numista 10411
1934 10 Lira	Pius XI	PIVS XI PONT. MAX.A.XIII / MISTRVZZI / A.MOTTI.INC Bust left STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 / REGINA PACIS / 1934 State of Vatican City		Rome mint P C I R C on edge Engraver: Attilio Silvio Motti Designer: Aurelio Mistruzzi	KM10412 Numista 10412
1935 10 Lira	Pius XI	PIVS XI PONT. MAX.A.XIII / MISTRVZZI / A.MOTTI.INC Bust left STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 / REGINA PACIS / 1935 State of Vatican City		Rome mint P C I R C on edge Engraver: Attilio Silvio Motti Designer: Aurelio Mistruzzi	KM10412 Numista 10412
1936 10 Centesimi	Pius XI	PIVS XI P. M.AN.XVI Papal heraldic achievement STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO / C.10 / Bust of St. Peter right State of Vatican City		Rome mint Engraver: Attilio Silvio Motti Designer: Aurelio Mistruzzi	KM2 Numista 12054
1937 5 Centesimi	Pius XI	PIVS XI P. M.AN.XVI Papal heraldic achievement STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO / C.5 / Bust of St. Peter right State of Vatican City		Rome mint Engraver: Attilio Silvio Motti Designer: Aurelio Mistruzzi	KM1 Numista 3307
1937 10 Centesimi	Pius XI	PIVS XI P. M.AN.XVI Papal heraldic achievement STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO / C.10 / Bust of St. Peter right State of Vatican City		Rome mint Engraver: Attilio Silvio Motti Designer: Aurelio Mistruzzi	KM2 Numista 12054
1937 2 Lira	Pius XI	PIVS XI PONT. MAX.AN.XVI Papal heraldic achievement STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L 2 / MISTRVZZI / A.MOTTI.INC. Standing figure divides value- Lamb on shoulders of young shepherd. Legend around State of Vatican City		Rome mint Engraver: Attilio Silvio Motti Designer: Aurelio Mistruzzi	KM6 Numista 12067

Sede Vacante 1939 (Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1939 5 Lira	Sede Vacante	SEDE VACANTE MCMXXXIX / OPVS IVSTITIA PAX Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli heraldic achievement INFVNDE AMOREM ORDIBVS / STATO DELLA CITTA' / DEL VATICANO / L. 5 State of Vatican City Sun with rays overlain with decending dove		Rome mint Engraved by Aurelio Mistruzzi	KM20 Numista 24975

Pius XII (1939-1958)

The coat of arms of Pius XII (Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli) are relatively simple consisting of a dove (representing peace) perched on a trimount above waves.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1939 5 Lira	Pius XII	PIVS.XII.PONTIFEX.MAXIMUS.ANNO.I / MISTRUZZI Bust left STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.5 1939 State of Vatican City		Rome mint OPUS IVSTITIAE PAX on edge (Peace and Justice)	KM28 Numista 3616
1940 20 Centesimi	Pius XII	PIVS.XII.PONTIFEX.MAXIMUS.ANNO.II / MISTRUZZI / 1941 Papal heraldic achievement STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO / C.20 State of Vatican City Bust of St. Paul left, value		Rome mint	KM24a Numista 12057
1940 1 Lira	Pius XII	PIVS.XII.PONTIF EX.MAXIMVS.A.II / 19 40 Papal heraldic achievement STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 1 / MISTRVZZI / A.MOTT.INC State of Vatican City; Virgin Mary standing on globe and crescent		Rome mint The heraldic achievement of Pius XII, has as it's main device a dove	KM26a Numista 12063
1940 5 Lira	Pius XII	PIVS.XII.PONTIFEX.MAXIMUS.ANNO.II / MISTRUZZI Pius XII Pontificate (Pope), Greatest, Year 2 (of his reign) Bust left STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.5 1940 State of Vatican City		Rome mint OPUS IVSTITIAE PAX on edge (Peace and Justice)	KM28 Numista 3616
1941 50 Centesimi	Pius XI	PIVS.XII.PONTIF EX.MAXIMVS.A.III / 19 41 Papal heraldic achievement STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO / C.50 / MISTRVZZI / A.MOTTI.INC. Statue of Archangel Saint Michael with a sword between (value) C. and 50 State of Vatican City		Rome mint Engraver: Attilio Silvio Motti Designer: Aurelio Mistruzzi	KM25a Numista 12061
1941 1 Lira	Pius XII	PIVS.XII.PONTIF EX.MAXIMVS.A.III / 19 41 Papal heraldic achievement STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 1 / MISTRVZZI / A.MOTT.INC State of Vatican City; Virgin Mary standing on globe and crescent		Rome mint The heraldic achievement of Pius XII, has as it's main device a dove	KM26a Numista 12063
1941 2 Lira	Pius XII	PIVS.XII.PONTIF EX.MAXIMVS.A.III / 19 41 Papal heraldic achievement STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 2 / MISTRVZZI / A.MOTT.INC State of Vatican City; David with sheep over shoulders, value divided below		Rome mint The heraldic achievement of Pius XII, has as it's main device a dove	KM27a Numista 17405
1942 50 Centesimi	Pius XII	PIVS.XII.PONTIFEX MAXIMUS.ANNO.IV Crossed keys of gold and silver, with a gold cross surmounting triple crowns STATO.DELLA.CITTA'.DEL.VATICANO / IVST ITIA / MISTRVZZI / CMI 50 State of Vatican City; Allegorical figure of Justice seated with tablets of the Law, value in exergue		Rome mint	KM34 Numista 11587
1942 1 Lira	Pius XII	PIVS.XII.PONTIFEX MAXIMUS.ANNO.IV Crossed keys of gold and silver, with a gold cross surmounting triple crowns STATO.DELLA.CITTA'.DEL.VATICANO / IVST ITIA / MISTRVZZI / L.1 State of Vatican City; Allegorical figure of Justice seated with tablets of the Law, value in exergue		Rome mint	KM35 Numista 10141
1942 2 Lira	Pius XII	PIVS.XII.PONTIFEX MAXIMUS.ANNO.IV Papal heraldic achievement Crossed keys of gold and silver, with a gold cross surmounting triple crowns STATO.DELLA.CITTA'.DEL.VATICANO / IVST ITIA / MISTRVZZI / L.2 State of Vatican City; Allegorical figure of Justice - Seated robed figure, facing outwards, holding scales and book		Rome mint	KM36 Numista 14913
1950 2 Lira	Pius XII	Jubilee year PIVS.XII P.M.AN.·IVB.MCML Bust of Pope Pius XII right IANVA COELI / STATO DELLA CITTA DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Flying dove with an olive branch in the bill, St. Peter in the background.		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM45 Numista 12078
1950 5 Lira	Pius XII	Jubilee year PIVS.XII P.M.AN.·IVB.MCML Bust of Pope Pius XII right IANVA COELI / STATO DELLA CITTA DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; The Pope kneeling, facing, before the open holy door / Cardnels surrounding doing likewise		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM46 Numista 12084
1950 10 Lira	Pius XII	Jubilee year PIVS.XII P.M.AN.·IVB.MCML Bust of Pope Pius XII right IANVA COELI / STATO DELLA CITTA DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; The Pope kneeling, facing, before the open holy door / Cardnels surrounding doing likewise		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM47 Numista 12093
1951 2 Lira	Pius XII	PIVS.XII.PONT.MAX.A.XIII / GIAMPAOLI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L·2 1951 / FORTITVDO State of Vatican City Fortidude standing holding mace in right hand with lion at feet		Rome mint	KM50 Numista 9189
1951 5 Lira	Pius XII	PIVS.XII P.M.AN.XIII / GIAMPAOLI Bust of Pope Pius XII left CITTA DEL VATICANO / 1951 L.5 / IVSTITIA State of Vatican City; Justice standing with sword and scales. Date on left, value on right.		Rome mint	KM51 Numista 3899
1951 10 Lira	Pius XII	PIVS.XII P.M.AN.·XIII / GIAMPAOLI Bust of Pope Pius XII right CITTA DEL VATICANO / 1951 L.10 / PRVDENTIA State of Vatican City; Prudance standing holding mirror in left hand; Date on left, value on right.		Rome mint	KM52 Numista 3935
1952 1 Lira	Pius XII	PIVS.XII.PONT.MAX.ANNO.XIV / GIAMPAOLI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L·1 1952 / TEMPERANTIA State of Vatican City Temperance standing pouring libation in bowl		Rome mint	KM49 Numista 1278
1952 2 Lira	Pius XII	PIVS.XII.PONT.MAX.A.XIV / GIAMPAOLI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L·2 1952 / FORTITVDO State of Vatican City Fortidude standing holding mace in right hand with lion at feet		Rome mint	KM50 Numista 9189
1952 10 Lira	Pius XII	PIVS.XII P.M.AN.·XIV / GIAMPAOLI Bust of Pope Pius XII right CITTA DEL VATICANO / 1952 L.10 / PRVDENTIA State of Vatican City; Prudance standing holding mirror in left hand; Date on left, value on right.		Rome mint	KM52 Numista 3935
1953 1 Lira	Pius XII	PIVS.XII.PONT.MAX.ANNO.XIV / GIAMPAOLI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L·1 1953 / TEMPERANTIA State of Vatican City Temperance standing pouring libation in bowl		Rome mint	KM49 Numista 1278
1953 2 Lira	Pio XII	PIVS.XII.PONT.MAX.A.XIII / GIAMPAOLI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L·2 1953 / FORTITVDO State of Vatican City Fortidude standing holding mace in right hand with lion at feet		Rome mint	KM50 Numista 9189
1953 5 Lira	Pius XII	PIVS.XII P.M.AN.XIII / GIAMPAOLI Bust of Pope Pius XII left CITTA DEL VATICANO / 1953 L.5 / IVSTITIA State of Vatican City; Justice standing with sword and scales. Date on left, value on right.		Rome mint	KM51 Numista 3899
1953 10 Lira	Pius XII	PIVS.XII P.M.AN.·XIII / GIAMPAOLI Bust of Pope Pius XII left CITTA DEL VATICANO / 1951 L.10 / PRVDENTIA State of Vatican City; Prudance standing holding mirror in left hand; Date on left, value on right.		Rome mint	KM52 Numista 3935
1956 100 Lira	Pius XII	PIVS.XII.P.M.AN.XVIII / GIAMPAOLI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L·100 1956 / GIAMPAOLI / FIDES State of Vatican City Fides (Roman godess of Trust) en face holding a cross and calice dividing nominal value and year. Legend in Italian above. Designer to the left of the right foot. Name of godess below.		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM55 Numista 3603
1957 1 Lira	Pius XII	PIVS.XII.PONT.MAX.ANNO.XIV / GIAMPAOLI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L·1 1957 / TEMPERANTIA State of Vatican City Temperance standing pouring libation in bowl		Rome mint	KM49 Numista 1278
1957 2 Lira	Pius XII	PIVS.XII.PONT.MAX.A.XIII / GIAMPAOLI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L·2 1957 / FORTITVDO State of Vatican City Fortidude standing holding mace in right hand with lion at feet		Rome mint	KM50 Numista 9189
1957 100 Lira	Pius XII	PIVS.XII.P.M.AN.XIX / GIAMPAOLI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L·100 1957 / GIAMPAOLI / FIDES State of Vatican City Fides (Roman godess of Trust) en face holding a cross and calice dividing nominal value and year. Legend in Italian above. Designer to the left of the right foot. Name of godess below.		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM55 Numista 3603
1958 100 Lira	Pius XII	PIVS.XII.P.M.AN.XX / GIAMPAOLI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L·100 1958 / GIAMPAOLI / FIDES State of Vatican City Fides (Roman godess of Trust) en face holding a cross and calice dividing nominal value and year. Legend in Italian above. Designer to the left of the right foot. Name of godess below.		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM55 Numista 3603

John XXIII (1958-1963)

The coat of arms of John XIII (Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli)consists of a silver chief (the uppermost portion) with the symbol of Venice (winged and haloed leopard left) with right front paw upon an open gospal inscribed with "PAX TIBI MARCE EVANGELISTA MEUS" (Peace to you Mark my evangelist). A red base with a horizontal silver bar, a silver fleur-de-lis on upper right and left of base and tower in centre extending virticially through all base sections. The crossed Keys and the tripple crown complete the heraldic achievement. The Leopard (lion) is a symbol for Mark (the disciple) and alludes to how Cardinal Roncalli was the Patriarch of Venice before being elected pope. The tower is from the Romcalli family which was based in Lombardy. Fleur-de-lis are styalised lilies and these represent Romcalli's tenure as archbishop of both Asia Minor and Mesembria.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1959 5 Lira		IOANNES.XXIII.PONT.MAX.A.III Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L·5 1960 / GIAMPAOLI / JUSTITA State of Vatican City Justice (Roman godess of Justice) en face, kneeling holding a sword and scales dividing nominal value and year. Legend in Italian above. Designer to the left of the right foot. Name of godess below.		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM60 Numista 12355
1959 100 Lira		IOANNES.XXIII.P. M. / AN.I Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRA 100 / GIAMPAOLI / FIDES State of Vatican City Papal heraldic achievement		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM64 Numista 2642
1959 500 Lira		IOANNES.XXIII.P. M. / AN.I Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRA 500 / GIAMPAOLI State of Vatican City Papal heraldic achievement		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM65 Numista 33338
1960 1 Lira		IOANNES.XXIII.PONT.MAX.A.II Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L·10 1960 / GIAMPAOLI / TEMPERANTIA State of Vatican City Temperance, crouching, pouring oil from jug into patera. Legend in Italian above. Designer to the left of the right foot. Name of godess below.		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM58.1 Numista 12351
1960 2 Lira		IOANNES.XXIII.PONT.MAX.A.II Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L·10 1960 / GIAMPAOLI / FORTITIDE State of Vatican City Fortitude, seated, holding upright spear in both hands, lion walking right behind		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM59 Numista 12353
1960 5 Lira		IOANNES.XXIII.PONT.MAX.A.III Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L·5 1960 / GIAMPAOLI / JUSTITA State of Vatican City Justice (Roman godess of Justice) en face, kneeling holding a sword and scales dividing nominal value and year. Legend in Italian above. Designer to the left of the right foot. Name of godess below.		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM60 Numista 12355
1960 10 Lira		IOANNES.XXIII.PONT.MAX.A.II Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L·10 1960 / GIAMPAOLI / PRUDENTIA State of Vatican City Prudences (Roman godess of Trust) knelling holding a mirror and a cross. Legend in Italian above. Designer to the left of the right foot. Name of godess below.		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM61 Numista 12357
1960 20 Lira		IOANNES.XXIII.PONT.MAX.A.III Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L·20 1960 / CARITAS State of Vatican City Woman with braided hair, seated, embracing 3 children		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM62 Numista 12928
1960 50 Lira		IOANNES.XXIII.PONT.MAX.A.III Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L·20 1960 / SPES State of Vatican City Spes (Hope) facing holding anchor		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM63 Numista 10045
1960 100 Lira		IOANNES.XXIII.P.M. / AN.II Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L·100 1960 / GIAMPAOLI / FIDES State of Vatican City Fides (Roman godess of Trust) en face holding a cross and calice dividing nominal value and year. Legend in Italian above. Designer to the left of the right foot. Name of godess below.		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM64 Numista 2642
1961 1 Lira		IOANNES.XXIII.PONT.MAX. A.III Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L·1 1961 / TEMPERANTIA State of Vatican City Temperance, crouching, pouring oil from jug into patera. Legend in Italian above. Designer to the left of the right foot. Name of godess below.		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM58 Numista 12351
1961 5 Lira		IOANNES.XXIII.PONT.MAX.A.III Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L·5 1961 / GIAMPAOLI / JUSTITA State of Vatican City Justice (Roman godess of Justice) en face, kneeling holding a sword and scales dividing nominal value and year. Legend in Italian above. Designer to the left of the right foot. Name of godess below.		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM60 Numista 12355
1961 20 Lira		IOANNES.XXIII.PONT.MAX.A.III Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L·20 1961 / CARITAS State of Vatican City Woman with braided hair, seated, embracing 3 children		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM62 Numista 12928

John XXIII (1958-1963) - 1962 Set

This set commerates the Second Vatican Council held in St. Peters Basilica. Its aim was to review the church's teachings with the modern world. It was a 3 - year council with John XXIII formally opening it on 11th October 1952 and it being closed on December 10th 1965 under Paul VI

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1962 1 Lira		IOANNES XXIII . PONTIFEX MAXIMVS / AN IV Papal heraldic achievement CONCILIVM.CEC.VAT.II.A.MCMLXII.INITVM / CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 1 State of Vatican City Dove, wings spread, with sun rays behind		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM67 Numista 25002
1962 2 Lira		IOANNES XXIII . PONTIFEX MAXIMVS Papal heraldic achievement CONCILIVM.CEC.VAT.II.A.MCMLXII.INITVM / CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 2 State of Vatican City Dove, wings spread, with sun rays behind		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM68 Numista 23850
1962 5 Lira		IOANNES XXIII . PONTIFEX MAXIMVS / AN IV Bust right CONCILIVM.CEC.VAT.II.A.MCMLXII.INITVM / CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 5 State of Vatican City Dove, wings spread, with sun rays behind		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM69 Numista 25003
1962 10 Lira		IOANNES XXIII . PONTIFEX MAXIMVS / AN IV Bust left CONCILIVM.CEC.VAT.II.A.MCMLXII.INITVM / CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 10 State of Vatican City Dove, wings spread, with sun rays behind		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM70 Numista 12094
1962 20 Lira		IOANNES XXIII . PONTIFEX MAXIMVS / AN IV Bust left CONCILIVM.CEC.VAT.II.A.MCMLXII.INITVM / CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 20 State of Vatican City Dove, wings spread, with sun rays behind		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM71 Numista 12929
1962 50 Lira		IOANNES XXIII . PONTIFEX MAXIMVS / AN IV Bust right CONCILIVM.CEC.VAT.II.A.MCMLXII.INITVM / CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 50 State of Vatican City 22 Cardinals eather side of Pope John who is seated on the Papal throne. Pillers surrounding the gates of heaven behind with rays coming from a dove flying above.		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM72 Numista 13001
1962 100 Lira		IOANNES XXIII . PONTIFEX MAXIMVS / AN IV Bust left CONCILIVM.CEC.VAT.II.A.MCMLXII.INITVM / CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 100 State of Vatican City 22 Cardinals eather side of Pope John who is seated on the Papal throne. Pillers surrounding the gates of heaven behind with rays coming from a dove flying above.		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM73 Numista 10046
1962 500 Lira		IOANNES XXIII . PONTIFEX MAXIMVS / AN IV Bust left wearing the tripple crown CONCILIVM.CEC.VAT.II.A.MCMLXII.INITVM / CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 500 State of Vatican City 22 Cardinals eather side of Pope John who is seated on the Papal throne. Pillers surrounding the gates of heaven behind with rays coming from a dove flying above.		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM74 Numista 30046

Sede Vacante 1963 (Benedetto Aloisi-Masella)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1963 500 Lira	Sede Vacante	SEDE VACANTE MCMLXIII / GIAMPAOLI Cardinal Benedetto Aloisi-Masella heraldic achievement VENI SANCTE SPIR ITVS / STATO DELLA CITTA' / DEL VATICANO / L. 500 State of Vatican City Sun with rays overlain with decending dove		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM75 Numista 12217

Coins from the Vatican City have been made available to collectors as sets. Some sets are very common and can be obtained for little outlay, while others are quite rare and command high prices. The below coins are from those sets which have been photographed separately.

For Paul VI the Papal heraldic achievement is comprised of;
the Crossed Keys - symbolising the authority of the Pope, which is further taken from a Biblical passage where Jesus gives Peter "the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven",
the Papal tiara - a triple headded headpiece of the Pope's spiritual and temporal power and the three levels those manifest in the Church, the state and the universal church.
the escutcheon - The shield or coat of arms, with three fleur-de-lis and 6 upright lozenges. One suggestion is that the Pope's name is Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini and Montini means "From the mountain" The 6 upright lozengs in the form of a mountain may be an expression of this surname.
Early sets concentrated on depicting the Church's focus on virtues. There are the four Cardinal virtues of Prudence, Justice, Fortitude and Temperance, and the three Theological virtues of faith hope and charity. These seven virtues were seen as the anthesis of the seven deadly sins.

It is worth noting that these coins are minted to varying standards of quality. Some, particually those minted in alumimum are prone to striking issues mever mind corrosion. Many of the sets follow a theme or style which will be gone into more below.

Paul VI - 1963 Set

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1963 1 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.AN.I / J.P Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 50 / 1963 / SPES in exergue State of Vatican City		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM81 Numista 13002

Paul VI - 1964 Set

The theme of this set is the 6 virtues of the Church - Faith, Hope, Charity, Prudence, Justice and Fortitude. The smallest two denominations have the Papal heraldic achievements as an obverse while the remainder of the set uses a bust of Paul VI. The direction the bust is facing does seem somewhat random for this set.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1964 1 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.II / J.P Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 1 / 1964 / TEMPERANTIA in exergue State of Vatican City		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli Temperance seated pouring libation from jug in right hand into patera in left. The libation was a ritual act in ancient Roman culture, often performed before a meal or a sacrifice to honor the gods and seek their favor. Clearly this imagery has been used and modified down through the centuries with coins from as early as the 3rd century BC showing this type of image	KM77 Numista 12352
1964 2 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.II / J.P CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 2 / 1964 / FORTITVDO in exergue State of Vatican City Fortitude seated		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli The image of Fortitude shows a female figure standing behind a large shield and in front of a crouched lion. She also carries a small mace in her right hand. Some inspiration for this image may have come from Botticelli's "Fortitude, which is currently in the Galleria degli Uffizi, in Florence	KM77 Numista 12354
1964 5 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.II / J.P Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 5 / 1964 / IVSTITIA in exergue State of Vatican City		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli Justice seated In this image, Justice is wearing a "corona radiata" and is seated holding an upright sword in right hand and scales in left hand. The corona radiata is seen as a symbol of martydom and sainthood with the spikes depicting suffering and sacrifice.	KM78 Numista 12356
1964 10 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.II / J.P Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 10 / 1964 / PRVDENTIA in exergue State of Vatican City Provedencia standing		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli This image of Providence (Divine guidance) standing and appears to be holding the Rod of Asclepius in her left hand. The Rod of Asclepius is a symbol more usually associated with healing. Providence is holding a mirror in her right hand. The meaning here is that the mirror reflects the past and the future and learning from the past can be used for good in the future. Additionally it represents selfawareness and clarity where holding up a mirrir to humanity can help it understand itself and it's place in the world.	KM80 Numista 12356
1964 20 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.II / J.P Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 20 / 1964 / CARITAS in exergue State of Vatican City Woman sitting with three children		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli Caritas, or charity, is often depicted as embracing a child representing a compassionate nature	KM80 Numista 14106
1964 50 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.II / J.P Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 500 / 1964 / SPES in exergue State of Vatican City Spes standing		Rome mint The image shows Spes (hope) robed and standing, looking right, head slightly upturned holding an anchor. The anchor being a symbol of stability and steadfastness.	KM83 Numista 13002
1964 100 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.II / J.P Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 100 / 1964 / FIDES in exergue State of Vatican City Fides standing.		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli The image shows Fides (the personification of faith) standing holding large cross in crook of left arm and the eucharist in raised right hand	KM882 Numista 3944
1964 500 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.II / GIAMPAOLI Bust of Paul VI right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 500 / 1964 State of Vatican City Papal heraldic achievement		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM83 Numista 13003

Paul VI - 1965 Set

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1965 1 Lira	Paul VI - 1965 Set	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.III Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 1 / 1965 / TEMPERANTIA in exergue State of Vatican City Temperance seated		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM77 Numista 12352
1965 2 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.III Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 2 / 1965 / FORTITVDO in exergue State of Vatican City Fortitude seated		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM77 Numista 12354
1965 5 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.II / J.P. Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 5 / 1964 / IVSTITIA in exergue State of Vatican City Justice seated		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM78 Numista 12356
1965 10 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.II / J.P. Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 10 / 1965 / PRVDENTIA in exergue State of Vatican City Provedencia standing		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM80 Numista 12356
1965 20 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.II / J.P. Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 20 / 1965 / CARITAS in exergue State of Vatican City Woman sitting with three children		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM80 Numista 14106
1965 50 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.II / J.P. Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 500 / 1965 State of Vatican City		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM83 Numista 13002
1965 100 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.II / J.P. Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 100 / 1965 / FIDES in exergue State of Vatican City Fides standing.		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM882 Numista 3944
1965 500 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.II / GIAMPAOLI Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 500 / 1965 State of Vatican City		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM83 Numista 13003

Paul VI - 1966 Set The 1966 set all feature the same reverse which is a shepard carrying a lamb. The depiction is quite bold and fills most of the space on the planchette.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1966 1 Lira	Paul VI - 1966 Set	PAVLVS VI PM ANNOIV / E. GRECO Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 1 / 1966 / E. GRECO State of Vatican City Shepherd carrying lamb on shoulders		Rome mint Designed by Emilio Greco and engraved by Guerrino Mattia Monassi. The motif of the good shephard is a common one in Christianity	KM84 Numista 12073
1966 2 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS VI PM ANNOIV / E. GRECO Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 2 / 1966 / E. GRECO State of Vatican City Shepherd carrying lamb on shoulders		Rome mint Designed by Emilio Greco and engraved by Guerrino Mattia Monassi.	KM85 Numista 12074
1966 5 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS VI PM ANNOIV / E. GRECO Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 5 / 1966 / E. GRECO State of Vatican City Shepherd carrying lamb on shoulders		Rome mint Engraved by Emilio Greco	KM86 Numista 12075
1966 10 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS VI PM ANNOIV / E. GRECO Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 10 / 1966 / E. GRECO State of Vatican City Shepherd carrying lamb on shoulders		Rome mint Designed by Emilio Greco and engraved by Guerrino Mattia Monassi.	KM87 Numista 12096
1966 20 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS VI PM ANNOIV / E. GRECO Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 20 / 1966 / E. GRECO State of Vatican City Shepherd carrying lamb on shoulders		Rome mint Designed by Emilio Greco and engraved by Guerrino Mattia Monassi.	KM88 Numista 12147
1966 50 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS VI PM ANNOIV / E. GRECO Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 50 / 1966 / E. GRECO State of Vatican City Shepherd carrying lamb on shoulders		Rome mint Designed by Emilio Greco and engraved by Guerrino Mattia Monassi.	KM89 Numista 12152
1966 100 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS VI PM ANNOIV / E. GRECO Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 100 / 1966 / E. GRECO State of Vatican City Shepherd carrying lamb on shoulders		Rome mint Designed by Emilio Greco and engraved by Guerrino Mattia Monassi.	KM90 Numista 12156
1966 500 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS VI PM ANNOIV / E. GRECO Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 500 / 1966 / E. GRECO State of Vatican City Shepherd carrying lamb on shoulders		Rome mint Designed by Emilio Greco and engraved by Guerrino Mattia Monassi.	KM91 Numista 13004

Paul VI - 1967 Set
From this year on the date of the Vatican coins are always shown in Roman numerials.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1967 1 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI PONT.MAX.A.V / A.D. MCMLXVII Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 1 / MCMLXVII State of Vatican City Two keys crossed over sword, symbolic of St. Peter and St. Paul		Rome mint Designed by Giuseppe Pirrone and engraved by Guerrino Mattia Monassi	KM92 Numista 12065
1967 2 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI PONT.MAX.A.V / A.D. MCMLXVII Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 2 State of Vatican City Two keys entangled with the Papal tiara over a St. Peters cross		Rome mint Designed by Giuseppe Pirrone and engraved by Guerrino Mattia Monassi	KM93 Numista 12079
1967 5 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI PONT.MAX.A.V Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / .A.D. MCMLXVII. / L. 5 State of Vatican City Crossed keys and sword surrounded by legend, symbolic of St. Peter and St. Paul		Rome mint Engraved by Giuseppe Pirrone	KM94 Numista 12086
1967 10 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONTIFEX MAXIMVS.A.V Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / .A.D. MCMLXVII. / L. 10 State of Vatican City State of Vatican City Two keys entangled with the Papal tiara over a St. Peters cross		Rome mint Designed by Giuseppe Pirrone and engraved by Guerrino Mattia Monassi	KM95 Numista 12097
1967 20 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONTIFEX MAXIMVS.A.V Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / .A.D. MCMLXVII. / L. 20 State of Vatican City Saint Peter and Paul facing front with sword between and crossed keys below		Rome mint Designed by Giuseppe Pirrone and engraved by Guerrino Mattia Monassi	KM96 Numista 12150
1967 50 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONTIFEX MAXIMVS.A.V Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / .A.D. MCMLXVII. / L. 50 State of Vatican City Horse rearing right with rider shielding face from bright object depicting St. Pauls conversion on the road to Damascus		Rome mint Designed by Giuseppe Pirrone and engraved by Guerrino Mattia Monassi	KM97 Numista 12155
1967 100 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONTIFEX MAXIMVS.A.V Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / .A.D. MCMLXVII. / L. 100 State of Vatican City Saint Peter seated on throne also knows as the Cattedra or Pope's chair.		Rome mint Designed by Giuseppe Pirrone and engraved by Guerrino Mattia Monassi	KM98 Numista 3615
1967 500 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONTIFEX MAXIMVS.A.V / G. PIRRONE . MONASSI INC. Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / G P / L. 500 State of Vatican City Saint Peter and Paul facing front with sword between and crossed keys below Edge: +++IN.NOMINE.DOMINI		Rome mint Designed by Giuseppe Pirrone and engraved by Guerrino Mattia Monassi The year is the calculatedf 1900th anniversary of the martydom of St. Peter and St. Paul	KM99 Numista 12157

1968 Set The 1968 set commemorates the The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. It is a specialized agency that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. Its Latin motto, fiat panis, translates to "let there be bread". It was founded on 16 October 1945. The obverse bust direction and relationshop of reverse design and denomination does appear to be somewhat random.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1968 1 Lira	Paul VI - 1968 Set	PAVLVS VI P.MAX.A.VI / G.PIRRONE۰MONASSI INC. Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 1 State of Vatican City Ears of barley in the shape of a radient cross		Rome mint Engraved by Giuseppe Pirrone	KM100 Numista 12066
1968 2 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI PONT MAX A.VI / G.PIRRONE۰MONASSI INC. Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 2 State of Vatican City Christ offering bread to others		Rome mint Engraved by Giuseppe Pirrone	KM101 Numista 12080
1968 5 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI PONT MAX A.VI / G.PIRRONE۰MONASSI INC. Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 5 State of Vatican City Our Lady of the harvest standing facing, arms outstretched, holding barley stalks.		Rome mint Engraved by Giuseppe Pirrone	KM102 Numista 12087
1968 10 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI PONT MAX A.VI / G.PIRRONE۰MONASSI INC. Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 10 State of Vatican City Christ offering bread to others		Rome mint Engraved by Giuseppe Pirrone	KM103 Numista 12098
1968 20 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI PONT MAX A.VI / G.PIRRONE۰MONASSI INC. Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 20 State of Vatican City Ears of barley in the shape of a radient cross		Rome mint Engraved by Giuseppe Pirrone	KM104 Numista 12149
1968 50 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI PONT MAX A.VI / G.PIRRONE۰MONASSI INC. Head semi left with mitre CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 50 State of Vatican City Our Lady of the harvest standing facing, arms outstretched, holding barley stalks.		Rome mint Engraved by Giuseppe Pirrone	KM105 Numista 12153
1968 100 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI PONT MAX A.VI / G.PIRRONE۰MONASSI INC. Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 100 State of Vatican City Christ offering bread to others		Rome mint Engraved by Giuseppe Pirrone	KM106 Numista 12160
1968 500 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI PONT MAX A.VI / G.PIRRONE۰MONASSI INC. Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 500 State of Vatican City Ears of barley in the shape of a radient cross Edge: +++ IN.NOMINE.DOMINI		Rome mint Engraved by Giuseppe Pirrone	KM107 Numista 3597

1969 Set The 1969 set is focussed on angels with a very distinctive style. Interestingly all the angels in the set are depicted lying down rather than standing.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1969 1 Lira	Paul VI - 1969 Set	PAVLVS.VI P.M.ANNO VII / MCMLXIX Head semi left with mitre CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 1 State of Vatican City Angel facing left, laying on left elbow, with cross on raised right hand		Rome mint Designed by C. Ruffini	KM108 Numista 12075
1969 2 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI P.M.ANNO VII / MCMLXIX Head semi left with mitre CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 2 State of Vatican City Angel lying, facing left, 4 stars above		Rome mint Designed by C. Ruffini	KM109 Numista 12081
1969 5 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI P.M.ANNO VII / MCMLXIX Head semi left with mitre CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 5 State of Vatican City Angel lying, facing left, laying on left elbow, with cross on raised right hand		Rome mint Designed by C. Ruffini	KM110 Numista 12092
1969 10 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI P.M.ANNO VII / MCMLXIX Head semi left with mitre CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 10 State of Vatican City Angel lying, facing left, 4 stars above		Rome mint Designed by C. Ruffini	KM111 Numista 12099
1969 20 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI P.M.ANNO VII / MCMLXIX Head semi left with mitre CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 20 State of Vatican City Angel lying facing right, 3 stars above		Rome mint Designed by C. Ruffini	KM112 Numista 13016
1969 50 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI P.M.ANNO VII / MCMLXIX Head semi left with mitre CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 50 State of Vatican City Angel lying facing right, 3 stars above		Rome mint Designed by C. Ruffini	KM113 Numista 3620
1969 100 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI P.M.ANNO VII / MCMLXIX Head semi left with mitre CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 100 State of Vatican City Angel lying, facing left, 4 stars above		Rome mint Designed by C. Ruffini	KM114 Numista 12158
1969 500 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS ANNO VII / VI P.M. MCMLXIX Head semi left with mitre CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 500 State of Vatican City Angel facing left, laying on left elbow, with cross on raised right hand Edge: +++ IN.NOMINE.DOMINI		Rome mint Designed by C. Ruffini	KM115 Numista 13005

1970 Set The coin designs for the years 1970 - 1977 are identical - with an additional, quite different set being issued on 1975 for a "Holy Year", The set appears to be linking biblicial themes with nature.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1970 1 Lira	Paul VI - 1970 Set	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1 State of Vatican City, Three upright palm leaves		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. Palm leaves are strongly associated with Christianity - particually for Palm Sunday when Jesus entered Jerusalem.	KM116 Numista 11474
1970 2 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.2 State of Vatican City, Lamb standing facing right		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM117 Numista 3633
1970 5 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.5 State of Vatican City, Pelican feeding young.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. This may seem like a strange image to have on a Vatican City coin. However there is a longstanding belief that a Pelican would stab itself in the chest to allow it's young to feed on its blood. This was enough of an analogy to the Christian narrative of Christ on the cross to adopt as useful symbolism.	KM117 Numista 11473
1970 10 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Fish swimming left.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. The fish is a very old Christian symbol - predating even that of the cross. I don't like this particular design as I think the fish looks more like a dolphin or porpoise.	KM119 Numista 6947
1970 20 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. The symbolism here is that the stag was believed to eat snakes (Satan) and so was sacred in Christian mythology. The spring symbolosed purification and additionally the stag regrowing it's antlers each year was analagous to rebirth.	KM119 Numista 6948
1970 50 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 State of Vatican City Olive branch.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. The symbolism here is more straightforward with the olive branch being traditionally one of the strongest images associated with Christianity being associated with peace, reconcilliation and hope.	KM119 Numista 3632
1970 100 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Dove flying left holding olive branch.		Rome mint Engraved by Tomas Gismondi The imagery here looks back to the Noah's Ark story and the symbolism of hope that the dove brings after the flood.	KM119 Numista 3598
1970 500 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Fish swimming left. Edge: IN NOMINE DOMINI+++		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM119 Numista 7066

1971 Set The coin designs for the years 1970 - 1977 are identical - with an additional, quite different set being issued on 1975 for a "Holy Year", The set appears to be linking biblicial themes with nature.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1971 1 Lira	Paul VI - 1971 Set	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1 State of Vatican City, Three upright palm leaves		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. Palm leaves are strongly associated with Christianity - particually for Palm Sunday when Jesus entered Jerusalem.	KM116 Numista 11474
1971 2 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.2 State of Vatican City, Lamb standing facing right		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM117 Numista 3633
1971 5 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.5 State of Vatican City, Pelican feeding young.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. This may seem like a strange image to have on a Vatican City coin. However there is a longstanding belief that a Pelican would stab itself in the chest to allow it's young to feed on its blood. This was enough of an analogy to the Christian narrative of Christ on the cross to adopt as useful symbolism.	KM117 Numista 11473
1971 10 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Fish swimming left.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. The fish is a very old Christian symbol - predating even that of the cross. I don't like this particular design as I think the fish looks more like a dolphin or porpoise.	KM119 Numista 6947
1971 20 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. The symbolism here is that the stag was believed to eat snakes (Satan) and so was sacred in Christian mythology. The spring symbolosed purification and additionally the stag regrowing it's antlers each year was analagous to rebirth.	KM119 Numista 6948
1971 50 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 State of Vatican City Olive branch.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. The symbolism here is more straightforward with the olive branch being traditionally one of the strongest images associated with Christianity being associated with peace, reconcilliation and hope.	KM119 Numista 3632
1971 100 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Dove flying left holding olive branch.		Rome mint Engraved by Tomas Gismondi The imagery here looks back to the Noah's Ark story and the symbolism of hope that the dove brings after the flood.	KM119 Numista 3598
1971 500 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Fish swimming left. Edge: IN NOMINE DOMINI+++		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM119 Numista 7066

1973 Set

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1973 1 Lira	Paul VI - 1973 Set	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XI* MCMLXXIII Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1 State of Vatican City, Three upright palm leaves		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM116 Numista 11474
1973 2 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XI* MCMLXXIII Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.2 State of Vatican City, Lamb standing facing right		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM117 Numista 3633
1973 5 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XI* MCMLXXIII Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.5 State of Vatican City, Pelican feeding young.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. This may seem like a strange image to have on a Vatican City coin. However there is a longstanding belief that a Pelican would stab itself in the chest to allow it's young to feed. This was enough of an analogy to the Christian narrative of Christ on the cross to adopt as useful symbolism.	KM117 Numista 11473
1973 10 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS . VI . P.M. . A. VIII . MCMLXX Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Fish swimming left.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM119 Numista 6947
1973 20 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS . VI . P.M. . A. IX . MCMLXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City; Red deer left at waterfall.		Rome mint Engraved by Tomas Gismondi The symbolism here is that the stag was believed to eat snakes (Satan) and so was sacred in Christian mythology. The spring symbolosed purification and additionally the stag regrowing it's antlers each year was analagous to rebirth.	KM119 Numista 6948
1973 50 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS . VI . P.M. . A. VIII . MCMLXX Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 State of Vatican City; Olive branch.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. The symbolism here is more straightforward with the olive branch being traditionally one of the strongest images associated with Christianity being associated with peace, reconcilliation and hope.	KM119 Numista 3632
1973 100 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS . VI . P.M. . A. VIII . MCMLXX Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Dove flying left holdign olive branch.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. The imagery here looks back to the Noah's Ark story and the symbolism of hope that the dove brings after the flood.	KM119 Numista 3598
1973 500 Lira	Paul VI	PAULUS . VI . P.M. . A. IXI . MCMLXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Fish swimming left. Edge: IN NOMINE DOMINI+++		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM119 Numista 7066

1974 Set

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1974 1 Lira	Paul VI - 1974 Set	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1 State of Vatican City, Three upright palm leaves		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM116 Numista 11474
1974 2 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.2 State of Vatican City, Lamb standing facing right		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM117 Numista 3633
1974 5 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.5 State of Vatican City, Pelican feeding young.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. This may seem like a strange image to have on a Vatican City coin. However there is a longstanding belief that a Pelican would stab itself in the chest to allow it's young to feed. This was enough of an analogy to the Christian narrative of Christ on the cross to adopt as useful symbolism.	KM117 Numista 11473
1974 10 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Fish swimming left.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM119 Numista 6947
1974 20 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City; Red deer left at waterfall.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. The symbolism here is that the stag was believed to eat snakes (Satan) and so was sacred in Christian mythology. The spring symbolosed purification and additionally the stag regrowing it's antlers each year was analagous to rebirth.	KM119 Numista 6948
1974 50 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 State of Vatican City; Olive branch.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. The symbolism here is more straightforward with the olive branch being traditionally one of the strongest images associated with Christianity being associated with peace, reconcilliation and hope.	KM119 Numista 3632
1974 100 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Dove flying left holdign olive branch.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. The imagery here looks back to the Noah's Ark story and the symbolism of hope that the dove brings after the flood.	KM119 Numista 3598
1974 500 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Fish swimming left. Edge: IN NOMINE DOMINI+++		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM119 Numista 7066

1975 Set For the Holy Year of 1975 an additional set of coins was designed by Guido Veroi. The reverses here are of a very different design, one that concentrates on filling the planchette for every denomination.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1975 1 Lira	Paul VI - 1975 Set	PAVLVS VI P.M.AN.IVB MCMLXXV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1 State of Vatican City, "Faith in the Lord"		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM124 Numista 12077
1975 2 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS VI P.M.AN.IVB MCMLXXV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.2 State of Vatican City, "Reconciliation"		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM125 Numista 12082
1975 5 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS VI P.M.AN.IVB MCMLXXV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.5 State of Vatican City "Redemption of the Woman of Bethany"		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1126 Numista 10518
1975 10 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS VI P.M.AN.IVB MCMLXXV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City "Noah's Ark"		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM127 Numista 11021
1975 20 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS VI P.M.AN.IVB MCMLXXV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City "Confidence in the Lord"		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1128 Numista 11239
1975 50 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS VI P.M.AN.IVB MCMLXXV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 State of Vatican City "The Peace of the Lord"		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1129 Numista 10047
1975 100 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS VI P.M.AN.IVB MCMLXXV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City "Symbolic Baptism of Man"		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1130 Numista 10048
1975 500 Lira	Paul VI	PAULUS VI PONT. MAX. / S.C.V. L.500 / MCMLXXV Papal heraldic achievement AN. IUBILAEI State of Vatican City "Holy Year - Forgiveness" Styalised father embracing son Edge: IN NOMINE DOMINI+++		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1131 Numista 13006

1976 Set

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1976 1 Lira	Paul VI - 1976 Set	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XIV* MCMLXXVI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1 State of Vatican City, Three upright palm leaves		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM116 Numista 11474
1976 2 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XIV* MCMLXXVI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.2 State of Vatican City, Lamb standing facing right		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM117 Numista 3633
1976 5 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XIV* MCMLXXVI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.5 State of Vatican City, Pelican feeding young.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. This may seem like a strange image to have on a Vatican City coin. However there is a longstanding belief that a Pelican would stab itself in the chest to allow it's young to feed. This was enough of an analogy to the Christian narrative of Christ on the cross to adopt as useful symbolism.	KM117 Numista 11473
1976 10 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XIV* MCMLXXVI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Fish swimming left.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM119 Numista 6947
1976 20 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XIV* MCMLXXVI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City; Red deer left at waterfall.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. The symbolism here is that the stag was believed to eat snakes (Satan) and so was sacred in Christian mythology. The spring symbolosed purification and additionally the stag regrowing it's antlers each year was analagous to rebirth.	KM119 Numista 6948
1976 50 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XIV* MCMLXXVI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 State of Vatican City; Olive branch.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. The symbolism here is more straightforward with the olive branch being traditionally one of the strongest images associated with Christianity being associated with peace, reconcilliation and hope.	KM119 Numista 3632
1976 100 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XIV* MCMLXXVI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Dove flying left holdign olive branch.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. The imagery here looks back to the Noah's Ark story and the symbolism of hope that the dove brings after the flood.	KM119 Numista 3598
1976 500 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XIV* MCMLXXVI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Fish swimming left. Edge: IN NOMINE DOMINI+++		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM119 Numista 7066

1977 Set
This is the last year the 1 Lira and 2 Lire coins appeared in sets.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1977 1 Lira	Paul VI - 1977 Set	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1 State of Vatican City, Three upright palm leaves		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM116 Numista 11474
1977 2 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.2 State of Vatican City, Lamb standing facing right		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM117 Numista 3633
1977 5 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.5 State of Vatican City, Pelican feeding young.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. This may seem like a strange image to have on a Vatican City coin. However there is a longstanding belief that a Pelican would stab itself in the chest to allow it's young to feed. This was enough of an analogy to the Christian narrative of Christ on the cross to adopt as useful symbolism.	KM117 Numista 11473
1977 10 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Fish swimming left.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM119 Numista 6947
1977 20 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City; Red deer left at waterfall.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. The symbolism here is that the stag was believed to eat snakes (Satan) and so was sacred in Christian mythology. The spring symbolosed purification and additionally the stag regrowing it's antlers each year was analagous to rebirth.	KM119 Numista 6948
1977 50 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 State of Vatican City; Olive branch.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. The symbolism here is more straightforward with the olive branch being traditionally one of the strongest images associated with Christianity being associated with peace, reconcilliation and hope.	KM119 Numista 3632
1977 100 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Dove flying left holdign olive branch.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. The imagery here looks back to the Noah's Ark story and the symbolism of hope that the dove brings after the flood.	KM119 Numista 3598
1977 500 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Fish swimming left. Edge: IN NOMINE DOMINI+++		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM119 Numista 7066

1978 Set

This set is highly stylized with figures - almost Scandanivian in appearance. The theme here is Biblicial stories from the Gospals. This is the last year the 5 Lire coin appeared in these sets.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1978 5 Lira	Paul VI - 1978 Set	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XVI* MCMLXXVIII Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.5 State of Vatican City, Stylised figure walking left carrying a lamp - referencing the parable of the 10 virgins.		Rome mint Designed by Nicola Morelli and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM1133 Numista 12085
1978 10 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XVI* MCMLXXVIII Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City, Stylised figure kneeling left - referencing the faith of the Cannanite woman		Rome mint Designed by Nicola Morelli and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM1133 Numista 3626
1978 20 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XVI* MCMLXXVIII Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City, Stylised figure right, welcoming stylised figure walking left - referencing the parable of the prodigal son.		Rome mint Designed by Nicola Morelli and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM1133 Numista 12148
1978 50 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XVI* MCMLXXVIII Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 State of Vatican City, Stylised Christ figure arms outstretched to child - referencing Jesus's teaching that his deciples should be like little children to enter the kingdom of heaven.		Rome mint Designed by Nicola Morelli and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM1133 Numista 15324
1978 100 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XVI* MCMLXXVIII Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 State of Vatican City, Stylised figure (Jesus) in front of Romanesque building - referencing Jesus teaching in the temple.		Rome mint Designed by Nicola Morelli and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM1133 Numista 12161
1978 200 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XVI* MCMLXXVIII Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.5 State of Vatican City, Stylised figure (Christ) seated on rocks facing left - referencing the sermon on the mount		Rome mint Designed by Nicola Morelli and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM1133 Numista 12151
1978 500 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XVI* MCMLXXVIII Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 State of Vatican City, Stylised figure (Christ) standing on shore, 2 deciples in boat to right - referencing the calling of the first 2 disciples (Peter and Andrew).		Rome mint Designed by Nicola Morelli and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM1133 Numista 12154

1978 Sede Vacante (Jean Villot)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1978 500 Lira	Sede Vacante	SEDE VACANTE / MCMLXXVIII Cardinal Jean Villot heraldic achievement VENI SANCTE SPIRITVS / STATO DELLA CITTA' / DEL VATICANO / L.500 State of Vatican City Sun with rays overlain with decending dove Edge: STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO		Rome mint Engraved by Tomas Gismondi	KM140 Numista 7219

1978 Sede Vacante (Jean Villot)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1978 500 Lira	Sede Vacante	SEDE VACANTE / SEPTEMBER MCMLXXVIII Cardinal Jean Villot heraldic achievement VENI SANCTE SPIRITVS / STATO DELLA CITTA' / DEL VATICANO / L.500 State of Vatican City Sun with rays overlain with decending dove Edge: STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM141 Numista 12159

John Paul II - 1979 Set

This set commemorates Peace and the Cardinal virtues. It's the first time that the official John Paul II heraldic symbology is seen on coins. The Coat of Arms is of a blue shield with an off-centre gold cross. A gold M to the sinister base field. The Large M on the shield represents Mary as John Paul II was a strong Marian believer and this arrangement of letter and cross is known as the Marian Cross (symbolic of Mary looking up at the cross).
John Paul chose the motto "Totus Tuus" while a cardinal and retained it when he became Pape. It means "all yours" and it again part of his Marian devotion.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1979 10 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M.A.I MCMLXXIX / VEROI Jean Paul II facing left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 / TEMPERANTIA Crowned Temperance, seated, holding a large chalice in the right hand and pointing to it with the index finger of the left hand		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi The symbology here represents a request for more restraint.	KM1143 Numista 3576
1979 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M.A.I MCMLXXIX / VEROI Jean Paul II facing left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 / FORTITUDO Crowned seated Strength, holding a sword in the right hand and a laurel wreath in the left hand. Two more laurel wreaths under the hand holding the first one		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1144 Numista 11507
1979 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M.A.I MCMLXXIX Jean Paul II facing left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 / IVSTITIA Crowned seatedJustice, holding a sword in the right hand and a laurel wreath in the left hand. Two more laurel wreaths under the hand holding the first one		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1145 Numista 11508
1979 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M.A.I MCMLXXIX Jean Paul II facing left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 / PRVDENTIA Prudence sitting in a chair and holding mirror in right hand and diamond reflected in the mirror in the left one		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM146 Numista 11509
1979 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M.A.I MCMLXXIX Jean Paul II facing left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 / PAX Peace seated while sleeping, holding her head with right hand, elbow resting on a pillow. Touching a small olive tree with his left hand		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM147 Numista 11511
1979 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M.A.I MCMLXXIX Jean Paul II facing left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 / C. GIAMPAOLI Papal heraldic achievement Edge: +++ TOTVS TVVS +++ M C M L X X I X		Rome mint Designed by Celestino Giampaoli	KM148 Numista 11513

John Paul II - 1980 Set

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1980 10 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M.A.II MCMLXXX / VEROI Jean Paul II facing left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 / TEMPERANTIA Crowned sitted Temperance, holding a large chalice in the right hand and pointing to it with the index finger of the left hand		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM143 Numista 3576
1980 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M.A.II MCMLXXX / VEROI Jean Paul II facing left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 / FORTITUDO Crowned seated Strength, holding a sword in the right hand and a laurel wreath in the left hand. Two more laurel wreaths under the hand holding the first one		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM144 Numista 11507
1980 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M.A.II MCMLXXX Jean Paul II facing left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 / IVSTITIA Crowned seatedJustice, holding a sword in the right hand and a laurel wreath in the left hand. Two more laurel wreaths under the hand holding the first one		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM145 Numista 11508
1980 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M.A.II MCMLXXX Jean Paul II facing left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 / PRVDENTIA Prudence sitting in a chair and holding mirror in right hand and diamond reflected in the mirror in the left one		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM146 Numista 11509
1980 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M.A.II MCMLXXX Jean Paul II facing left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 / PAX Peace seated while sleeping, holding her head with right hand, elbow resting on a pillow. Touching a small olive tree with his left hand		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM147 Numista 11511
1980 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M.A.II MCMLXXX Jean Paul II facing left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 / C. GIAMPAOLI Papal heraldic achievement Edge: +++ TOTVS TVVS +++ M C M L X X I X		Rome mint Designed by Celestino Giampaoli	KM148 Numista 11513

John Paul II - 1981 Set

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1981 10 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.III MCMLXXXI Head left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 Samaritan woman offering a drink to Jesus sitted on a well		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM155 Numista 12100
1981 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.III MCMLXXXI Head left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 Jesus, dressed as a traveler, looking for hospitality; a man opens the door sheding light with a lamp		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM156 Numista 12299
1981 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.III MCMLXXXI Head left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 Three representations of Christ: chained, infirm and naked		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM157 Numista 12931
1981 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.III MCMLXXXI Head left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 Angel offering fish to Christ		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM158 Numista 12938
1981 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.III MCMLXXXI Head left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 Joseph of Arimathea and Nicomedes carry the body of Jesus for burial		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM159 Numista 14124
1981 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.III MCMLXXXI Head left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 Papal shield Edge: +++ TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMLXXXI		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM160 Numista 12171

John Paul II - 1982 Set
This set commemorates the family. By 1982 some of the smaller denominations were no longer being minted.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1982 10 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IV MCMLXXXII / MANFRINI Bust right PAX / CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 / R Eve standing illuminated by the hand of God. Behind Adam lying on the ground asleep		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini	KM161 Numista 14101
1982 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IV MCMLXXXII / MANFRINI Bust right PAX / CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 / R Newlyweds holding hands and being blessed by the Holy Spirit		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini	KM162 Numista 13017
1982 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANIOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IV MCMLXXXII / MANFRINI Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 Woman breastfeeding		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini	KM163 Numista 14116
1982 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IV MCMLXXXII / MANFRINI Bust right PAX / CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 / R A man, standing next to his wife, watching her breastfeed their child		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini	KM164 Numista 14120
1982 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IV MCMLXXXII / MANFRINI Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 A farmer plowing with two oxen and, in the background, his wife and child in front of the house.		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini	KM165 Numista 12207
1982 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IV MCMLXXXII / MANFRINI Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 A farmer plowing with two oxen and, in the background, his wife and child in front of the house.		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini	KM166 Numista 12163
1982 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IV MCMLXXXII / MANFRINI Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 / R Edge: TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMLXXXIV +++; Papal heraldic achievement		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini The latin on teh edge of teh coin "TOTVS TVVS" is a shortened form of the words for "I am yours and all that I have is yours"	KM167 Numista 13008

. John Paul II - 1983 Set
This is a holy year set focussing on the life of Jesus.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1983 10 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IV MCMLXXXII / P.M. John Paul II protrait turned left, looking a cross PAX / CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 / R Kneeling Jesus holding his right hand on a plow, and acting to teach to a boy next to him.		Rome mint Designed by Nicola Morelli	KM170 Numista 13802
1983 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IV MCMLXXXII / P.M. John Paul II protrait turned left, looking a cross PAX / CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 / R The Archangel Gabriel on the left and the Virgin Mary kneeled on the right , both irradiated by the light of the Holy Spirit coming from a dove above		Rome mint Designed by Nicola Morelli	KM1171 Numista 14108
1983 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANIOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IV MCMLXXXIII / MANFRINI John Paul II protrait turned left, looking a cross CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 Adam and Eve run away, covering their faces with their hands fearing God's wrath		Rome mint Designed by Nicola Morelli	KM172 Numista 12932
1983 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IV MCMLXXXIII / MANFRINI John Paul II protrait turned left, looking a cross PAX / CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 / R The God hand, in the act of offering a composition of circular lines (the structure of an atom) to the humanity		Rome mint Designed by Nicola Morelli	KM164 Numista 14120
1983 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IV MCMLXXXIII / MANFRINI John Paul II protrait turned left, looking a cross CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 The Adam creation: a human figure placed between the two hands of God		Rome mint Designed by Nicola Morelli	KM174 Numista 14125
1983 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IV MCMLXXXIII / MANFRINI John Paul II protrait turned left, looking a cross CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 The hand of God placed inside a forming sphere made by lines		Rome mint Designed Nicola Morelli	KM175 Numista 14130
1983 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IV MCMLXXXIII / MANFRINI John Paul II standing left holding crucifix atop staff aloft. CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 / R Edge: TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMLXXXIV +++; Papal heraldic achievement		Rome mint Designed by Nicola Morelli	KM176 Numista 13008

John Paul II - 1984 Set

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1984 10 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.III MCMLXXXIV Head left PAX / CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 / R Hand grasping wheat, other one reaps it with a sword		Rome mint Designed by Ennio Tesei	KM177 Numista 14102
1984 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.III MCMLXXXIV Head left PAX / CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 / R Shepherd looking towards to a cross with the inscription "peace", two sheep on his feet		Rome mint Designed by Ennio Tesei	KM1158 Numista 14110
1984 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.III MCMLXXXIV Head left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 Three doves drinking		Rome mint Designed by Ennio Tesei	KM179 Numista 12933
1984 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.III MCMLXXXIV Head left PAX / CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 / R Nimbate lamb next a cross		Rome mint Designed by Ennio Tesei	KM180 Numista 12940
1984 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.III MCMLXXXIV Head left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 Sailboat sailing toward a cross		Rome mint Designed by Ennio Tesei	KM181 Numista 9179
1984 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.III MCMLXXXIV Head left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 Olive sprig within clasped hands		Rome mint Designed by Ennio Tesei	KM182 Numista 14131
1984 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.V MCMLXXXIII Head left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 / Edge: TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMLXXXIII Crowned bust left holding the Pastoral		Rome mint Designed by Nicola Morelli	KM176 Numista 13009
1983/84 1000 Lira Not in set	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II AN. IVBILAEI John Paul II facing left, in the act of blessing CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 / R / ANNO SANTO 1983-1984 Edge: TOTVS TVVS +++ AN. IVBILAEI; Papal heraldic achievement		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini	KM169 Numista 13010

John Paul II - 1985 Set

This set is commemorates the spreading of the Gospels.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1985 10 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.VII MCMLXXXV Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 Angel holding the Gospel, on which are written the letters "Mt"		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1185 Numista 12935
1985 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.VII MCMLXXXV Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City Stylised eagle holding the Gospel, on which are written the letters "Io"		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1186 Numista 6764
1985 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.VII MCMLXXXV Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 State of Vatican City Winged lion holding the Gospel, on which are written the letters "Mc"		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1187 Numista 9160
1985 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.VII MCMLXXXV Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 State of Vatican City An airplane flying over the world map		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1188 Numista 9161
1985 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.VII MCMLXXXV Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 State of Vatican City Winged bull holding the Gospel, on which are written the letters "Lc"		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1189 Numista 3539
1985 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.VII MCMLXXXV Head left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 State of Vatican City St. Peter on his boat in the Galilea lake		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1190 Numista 14132
1985 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.VII MCMLXXXV Pope John Paul II turned right with the robes blowing in the wind, holding crucifix on staff in left hand CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 State of Vatican City Papal heraldic achievement Edge: TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMLXXXV +++		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1191 Numista 14144

John Paul II - 1986 Set

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1986 10 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.VIII MCMLXXXVI Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 Personification of the Church meditating on a Gospel opened on an eagle-shaped lectern		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1192 Numista 12826
1986 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.VIII MCMLXXXVI Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City, The Archangel Michael, in military dress, with a palm branch on left hand and a spear on right one. The Archangel's spear and right foot are above a calf statue, symboling the idolatry		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1193 Numista 12300
1986 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.VIII MCMLXXXVI Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 State of Vatican City, Moses, facing right, seated on rocks and holding the tables of the Ten Commandments.		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1194 Numista 12934
1986 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.VIII MCMLXXXVI Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 State of Vatican City, Christ, Nimbate, preaching while seated on rocks		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1195 Numista 29809
1986 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.VIII MCMLXXXVI Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 State of Vatican City, Archangel Michael, in military dress, sheathing his sword		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1195 Numista 12209
1986 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.VIII MCMLXXXVI Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 State of Vatican City, Christ blessing a cross, Mary seated left looking on		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1197 Numista 12169
1986 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.VIII MCMLXXXVI Pope John Paul II seated on throne speaking into microphone CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 State of Vatican City, John Paul II seated, speaking at microphone Edge: TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMLXXXVI +++		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1197 Numista 12169

John Paul II - 1987 Set

This set is dedicated to Mary.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1987 10 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IX·MCMLXXXVII / A. CANEVARI Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 / R State of Vatican City, Image showing Michelangelo's Pieta with St. Peter's Basilica in the background.		Rome mint Designed by Angelo Canevari The Pieta is a famous sculpture depicting Jesus being taken down from the cross and given to his mother, Mary.It was originally used as a central piece (altar?) for Cardinal Jean Biheres de Lagraulas funeral chapal but when that building was demoloished it was saved.	KM199 Numista 14103
1987 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IX·MCMLXXXVII / A. CANEVARI Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City Mary being crowned by angels		Rome mint Designed by Angelo Canevari This image depicts the assumption of Mary, which is one the four Marian dogmas of the Catholic Church.	KM200 Numista 12301
1987 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IX·MCMLXXXVII / A. CANEVARI Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 State of Vatican City, Mary, arms outstretched, before 8 pilgrims kneeling at her feet, City skyline in background		Rome mint Designed by Angelo Canevari	KM201 Numista 14117
1987 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IX·MCMLXXXVII / A. CANEVARI Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 State of Vatican City Archangel Gabriel standing holding olive branch before seated Mary. Dove above.		Rome mint Designed by Angelo Canevari This scene depicts the annunciation. This is when the archangel Gabriel told Mary that she would concieve and bear the son of God - the biblical reference for this is in Luke 1:26	KM202 Numista 10049
1987 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IX·MCMLXXXVII / A. CANEVARI Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 State of Vatican City Mary and child seated under tree, broken swords and spears at feet and a rainbow over a city skyline in background.		Rome mint Designed by Angelo Canevari	KM203 Numista 12210
1987 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IX·MCMLXXXVII / A. CANEVARI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 State of Vatican City Mary kneeling in front of Jesus on the cross		Rome mint Designed by Angelo Canevari	KM204 Numista 12164
1987 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IX·MCMLXXXVII / A. CANEVARI John Paul II kneeling, praying to Madonna and child. Laurel bush behind CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 State of Vatican City Papal heraldic achievement Edge: TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMLXXXVII +++		Rome mint Designed by Angelo Canevari Edge	KM205 Numista 14145

John Paul II - 1988 Set

This set is dedicated to the Adam and Eve story.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1988 10 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.X·MCMLXXXVIII Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 / R State of Vatican City, Image showing The temptation of Adam and Eve with the tree of knowledge of good and evil.		Rome mint Engraved by Guido Veroi	KM206 Numista 12927
1988 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.X·MCMLXXXVIII Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City Adan and Eve looking up at the forbidden fruit with the hands of God probiting them from eating it / banishing them		Rome mint Engraved by Guido Veroi	KM207 Numista 14111
1988 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.X·MCMLXXXVIII Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 State of Vatican City, Eve rising from Adam's rib with God blowing the breath of life into her.		Rome mint Engraved by Guido Veroi	KM208 Numista 12935
1988 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.X·MCMLXXXVIII Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 State of Vatican City Adam standing on an outstretched (God's) hand naming the animals.		Rome mint Engraved by Guido Veroi	KM209 Numista 11238
1988 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.X·MCMLXXXVIII / A. CANEVARI Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 State of Vatican City God breathing life into Adam, shown kneeling on God's cupped hands		Rome mint Engraved by Guido Veroi	KM210 Numista 13012
1988 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.X·MCMLXXXVIII Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 State of Vatican City The Trinity of God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit, the latter represented by a dove.		Rome mint Engraved by Guido Veroi	KM211 Numista 12161
1988 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.X·MCMLXXXVIII / A. CANEVARI John Paul II seated at desk signing the Encyclical, regarding the Tablets of the Law and watched by the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove. CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 State of Vatican City Papal heraldic achievement Edge: TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMLXXXVIII +++		Rome mint Engraved by Guido Veroi Edge	KM212 Numista 14146

John Paul II - 1989 Set

This set is dedicated to the the work of the Lay Missionaries.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1989 10 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.X.MCMLXXXIX Bust 3/4 right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 / R State of Vatican City, Image showing Jesus preaching to a family with St' Peters Basilica in the background		Rome mint Engraved by Enrico Manfrini	KM213 Numista 13535
1989 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.X·MCMLXXXIX Bust 3/4 right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City Image showing family grape picking		Rome mint Engraved by Enrico Manfrini	KM214 Numista 12302
1989 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.X·MCMLXXXIX Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 State of Vatican City, People doing the works of charity to the needy		Rome mint Engraved by Enrico Manfrini	KM215 Numista 14118
1989 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.X·MCMLXXXIX Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 State of Vatican City Pelican feeding its chicks with vineyard in background		Rome mint Engraved by Enrico Manfrini	KM216 Numista 14121
1989 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.X·MCMLXXXIX Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 State of Vatican City Three figures at work, at table, carrying bricks, sowing seed with city skyline in background		Rome mint Engraved by Enrico Manfrini	KM217 Numista 12211
1989 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.X·MCMLXXXVIII Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 State of Vatican City Grapevine		Rome mint Engraved by Enrico Manfrini	KM218 Numista 14133
1989 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.X·MCMLXXXIX John Paul II speaking to clergy and worshippers CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 State of Vatican City Papal heraldic achievement Edge: TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMLXXXVIII +++		Rome mint Engraved by Enrico Manfrini Edge	KM212 Numista 14146

John Paul II - 1990 Set

This set is commemorating Christianity and New Europe

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1990 10 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M.A.XII MCMXC / A. CANEVARI Bust 3/4 left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City St. Peter and St. Paul in an embrace		Rome mint Engraved by Angelo Canevari	KM220 Numista 33067
1990 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XII . MCMXC / A. CANEVARI Bust 3/4 left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City Pope John Paul II and Eastern Rite Bishop		Rome mint Engraved by Angelo Canevari	KM221 Numista 29695
1990 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XII . MCMXC / A CANEVARI Bust 3/4 left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 State of Vatican City An open door, on a base of rocks and stones, from which the Radiant Cross is revealed. The Divine Triangle symboling God, above.		Rome mint Engraved by Angelo Canevari	KM222 Numista 12068
1990 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XII . MCMXC / A. CANEVARI Bust 3/4 left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / R / ORA ET LABORA / L.100 State of Vatican City St. Benedict depicted with snake headed crosier in right hand and the Holy Rule in Latin on his left side.		Rome mint Engraved by Angelo Canevari	KM223 Numista 11534
1990 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XII . MCMXC / A.CANEVARI Bust 3/4 left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 / R State of Vatican City. Standing figure of Maria and the Child facing		Rome mint Engraved by Angelo Canevari	KM224 Numista 12212
1990 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XII . MCMXC Bust 3/4 left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 / R State of Vatican City Jesus flanked by kneeling Saints Cyril and Methodius, evangelizers of the Slavic peoples and co-patrons of Europe		Rome mint Engraved by Angelo Canevari	KM225 Numista 14134
1990 1000 Lira	John Paul II	CITTÀ DEL VATICANO / L. 1000 State of Vatican City Papal heraldic achievement IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XII . MCMXC / A. CANEVARI Pope holding radient staff Edge: M C M X C + + + TOTVS TUUS + + +		Rome mint Engraved by Angelo Canevari	KM226 Numista 33068

John Paul II - 1991 Set

This set is commemorating the the Encyclical Redemptoris Missio (The missions in the World)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1991 10 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XIII . MCMXCI / N. MORELLI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City St. Paul Standing holding book and sword		Rome mint Engraved by Nicola Morelli Celebrating Pope John Paul II's encyclical letter the Encyclical Redemptoris Missio (Mission of the Redeemer)	KM228 Numista 33072
1991 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XIII . MCMXCI / N. MORELLI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City A crane in the foreground, religious buildings in construction behind		Rome mint Engraved by Nicola Morelli Celebrating Pope John Paul II's encyclical letter the Encyclical Redemptoris Missio (Mission of the Redeemer)	KM229 Numista 33071
1991 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XIII . MCMXCI / N. MORELLI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / SACRAMENTA / L.50 State of Vatican City A male figure (on the left) pours water on the head of a kneeling female figure (on the right)		Rome mint Engraved by Nicola Morelli	KM230 Numista 12089
1991 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XIII . MCMXCI / N. MORELLI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / R / VITA MORALIS / L.100 State of Vatican City Jesus resurrecting, with his right arm raised upwards, holding a cross in his left hand, denomination and mint mark to left.		Rome mint Engraved by Nicola Morelli This issue is commemorating the Catechism of the Catholic Church	KM231 Numista 14122
1991 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XIII . MCMXCI / N. MORELLI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / MAN DATA / L.200 / R State of Vatican City. Christ tending the hand towards the town of the world		Rome mint Engraved by Nicola Morelli	KM232 Numista 12095
1991 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XIII . MCMXCI / N. MORELLI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / / PATER NOSTER / L.500 / R State of Vatican City Christ showing the way to a group of Missionaries		Rome mint Engraved by Nicola Morelli	KM233 Numista 14136
1991 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XIII . MCMXCI / N. MORELLI Pope handing missionary cross to two young people CITTÀ DEL VATICANO / L. 1000 State of Vatican City >br> Papal heraldic achievement Edge: M C M X C I + + + TOTVS TUUS + + +		Rome mint Engraved by Nicola Morelli	KM234 Numista 77331

John Paul II - 1992 Set

This set is encouraging presevation of the environment and good development

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1992 10 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XIV . MCMXCII Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City Bee on flower with the stem intertwined to a bare twig		Rome mint Engraved by Sergio Giandomenico	KM236 Numista 33027
1992 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XIV . MCMXCII Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City Three children leaning over barrier observing a young sapling		Rome mint Engraved by Sergio Giandomenico	KM237 Numista 26121
1992 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XIV . MCMXCII Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 State of Vatican City A cross functions as a fulcrum between industry and agriculture on scales		Rome mint Engraved by Sergio Giandomenico	KM238 Numista 11022
1992 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XIV . MCMXCII Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / R / L.100 State of Vatican City Open book with cross and wheat ears on left page, flying dove with olive branch on right page		Rome mint Engraved by Sergio Giandomenico This issue is commemorating the Catechism of the Catholic Church	KM239 Numista 11535
1992 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XIV . MCMXCII Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 / R State of Vatican City. Mother nursing child		Rome mint Engraved by Sergio Giandomenico	KM240 Numista 3596
1992 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XIV . MCMXCII Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / / PATER NOSTER / L.500 / R State of Vatican City Globe with hands holding a loaf of bread		Rome mint Engraved by Sergio Giandomenico	KM241 Numista 11240
1992 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XIV . MCMXCII Pope John Paul II holding the Pastoral Crucifix and facing the American continent on a the terrestrial globe. CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 / R State of Vatican City On the right, above the European continent, a Cross which radiates with its rays three ships (Christopher Columbus caravels), which are sailing towards the American continent Edge: EXPLETO AB INITA EVANGELIZATIONE AMERICAE V SAEC.		Rome mint Engraved by Giovani Contri This is a stand alone coin and is not part of the official year set. It comes in it's own presentational box.	KM235 Numista 14137
1992 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XIII . MCMXCI / N. MORELLI Pope handing missionary cross to two young people CITTÀ DEL VATICANO / L. 1000 State of Vatican City >br> Papal heraldic achievement Edge: M C M X C II + + + TOTVS TUUS + + +		Rome mint Engraved by Sergio Giandomenico	KM241 Numista 36185

John Paul II - 1993 Set

This set is commemorating the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1993 10 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XV-MCMXCIII / VEROI Bust facing CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City, Shio		Rome mint Engraved by Guido Veroi Celebrating the Fidei Depositum of October 11th 1992. This is a document that introduces the catechism of the Catholic Church which is a reference text for taith and morals	KM244 Numista 30043
1993 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVII-MCMXCIII / VEROI Bust facing CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City, A crucifix		Rome mint Engraved by Guido Veroi	KM245 Numista 26198
1993 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVII-MCMXCIII / VEROI Bust facing CITTA' DEL VATICANO / SACRAMENTA / L.50 State of Vatican City, Eucharistic chalice		Rome mint Engraved by Guido Veroi	KM264 Numista 3628
1993 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVII-MCMXCIII / VEROI Bust facing CITTA' DEL VATICANO / R / VITA MORALIS / L.100 State of Vatican City Jesus facing.		Rome mint Engraved by Guido Veroi This issue is commemorating the Catechism of the Catholic Church	KM247 Numista 3613
1993 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVII-MCMXCIII / VEROI Bust facing CITTA' DEL VATICANO / MAN DATA / L.200 / R State of Vatican City. The ten Commandments on two tablets		Rome mint Engraved by Guido Veroi	KM248 Numista 14126
1993 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVII-MCMXCV *** Bust facing CITTA' DEL VATICANO / / PATER NOSTER / L.500 / R State of Vatican City Thurible		Rome mint Engraved by Guido Veroi	KM243 Numista 14138
1993 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVII-MCMXCIII / VEROI Bust left CITTÀ DEL VATICANO / CATHOLICAE / ECCLESIAE / EXHIBETVR / R L. 1000 State of Vatican City,		Rome mint Engraved by Guido Veroi	KM250 Numista 54477

John Paul II - 1994 Set

This set is commemorating the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1994 10 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVI-MCMXCIV / A. Canevari Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City, A man helping an African family to plant a tree, a church in the background		Rome mint Engraved by Angelo Canevari This reverse portrays the virtue of helping poeple to develop their infrastructure	KM252 Numista 21431
1994 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVI-MCMXCIV / A. Canevari Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City, Sick person in an hospital, surrounded by friends and relatives.		Rome mint Engraved by Angelo Canevari The revese relays the good act of caring for the ill	KM253 Numista 14112
1994 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVI-MCMXCIV / A. Canevari Bust facing CITTA' DEL VATICANO / SACRAMENTA / L.50 State of Vatican City Hand reaching out to the hands of a prisoner		Rome mint Engraved by Angelo Canevari the revese depicts the compassion needed for prisoners	KM254 Numista 10050
1994 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVI-MCMXCIV / A. Canevari Bust facing CITTA' DEL VATICANO / R / VITA MORALIS / L.100 State of Vatican City Four basketball players, one sitting in a wheelchair.		Rome mint Engraved by Angelo Canevari This reverse highlights the needs of disabled people	KM255 Numista 3619
1994 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVI-MCMXCIV / A. Canevari / DRIUTTI INC. Bust facing CITTA' DEL VATICANO / MAN DATA / L.200 / R State of Vatican City. Man invites a group of people in need of help to enter in a building; in the background, in front of some houses, a tree pierced by syringes		Rome mint Engraved by Angelo Canevari This reverse highlights the dangers of drugs and there is a way out of their dependance	KM256 Numista 14127
1994 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVI-MCMXCIV / A. Canevari / DRIUTTI INC. Bust facing CITTA' DEL VATICANO / / PATER NOSTER / L.500 / R State of Vatican City People of different nationality meeting, Golgotha in background		Rome mint Engraved by Angelo Canevari This coin features multinethic people to highlight the issue of racism	KM257 Numista 14139
1994 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVI-MCMXCIV Sunrays above bust right holding crucifix CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 / R State of Vatican City The Divine Eye that illuminates the world and a man with Its rays Edge: LITTERAE ENCYCLICAE VERITATIS SPLENDOR		Rome mint Engraved by Giovani Contri This coin commemorates the Enciclycal Veritatis Splendor This is a stand alone coin and is not part of the official year set. It comes in it's own presentational box.	KM251 Numista 18746
1994 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVI-MCMXCIV / A. Canevari / DRIUTTI INC. Bust left CITTÀ DEL VATICANO / R L. 1000 State of Vatican City Man dismounted from his horse (behind him) to help another man, on the ground and in obvious difficulty		Rome mint Engraved by Angelo Canevari This coin features the story of the Good Samaritan on the reverse	KM258 Numista 14148

John Paul II - 1995 Set This set commemorates John Paul II's encyclical letter "Evangelium Vitae"

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1995 10 Lira	Jean Paul II - 1995 Set	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVII-MCMXCV *** (IOANNES PAVLVS II PONTIFEX MAXIMVS ANNUS XVII MCMXCV) Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City, Image showing Christ preaching the Gospel		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini and engraved by Eugenio Driutti	KM262 Numista 21428
1995 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVII-MCMXCV *** (IOANNES PAVLVS II PONTIFEX MAXIMVS ANNUS XVII MCMXCV) Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City, Image showing the ressurection of Lazarus		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini and engraved by Eugenio Driutti	KM263 Numista 21429
1995 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVII-MCMXCV *** (IOANNES PAVLVS II PONTIFEX MAXIMVS ANNUS XVII MCMXCV) Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 State of Vatican City, Image showing a dragon over prone female with branch in talons		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini and engraved by Eugenio Driutti An unusual and striking allegory representing abortion as an evil act	KM264 Numista 12090
1995 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVII-MCMXCV *** (IOANNES PAVLVS II PONTIFEX MAXIMVS ANNUS XVII MCMXCV) Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 State of Vatican City, Image showing a hand pointing to a man guarding caged prisoners		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini and engraved by Eugenio Driutti This particular image is allogorical of the value of human life with God's hand interveening if necessary	KM265 Numista 11533
1995 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVII-MCMXCV *** (IOANNES PAVLVS II PONTIFEX MAXIMVS ANNUS XVII MCMXCV) Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 State of Vatican City, Image showing Woman and children watching tow farmers in field		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini and engraved by Eugenio Driutti This allegory represents humanity's responsibility to life as a sacred gift	KM266 Numista 12213
1995 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVII-MCMXCV *** (IOANNES PAVLVS II PONTIFEX MAXIMVS ANNUS XVII MCMXCV) Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 State of Vatican City, Image showing Cain slaying Abel		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini and engraved by Eugenio Driutti The first murder according to Christian mythology and highlighting that murder is an evil act	KM267 Numista 12170
1995 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVII-MCMXCV *** (IOANNES PAVLVS II PONTIFEX MAXIMVS ANNUS XVII MCMXCV) Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 State of Vatican City, Image showing Madonna (Radiant ) and Child, star above, holding the Church on her right hand and crushing a dragon (allegory of the devil)		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini and engraved by Eugenio Driutti This image is allegorical of the mother Church	KM268 Numista 41228

John Paul II - 1996 Set This set celebrates the future of children

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1996 10 Lira	Jean Paul II - 1995 Set	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XVIII-MCMXCVI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City Woman holding child, hurrying out of a bramble covered tunnel, right arm outstretched towards a light		Rome mint Designed by Orietta Rossi and engraved by Eugenio Driutti	KM272 Numista 14104
1996 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XVIII-MCMXCVI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City Child with backpack of olive branches giving a branch to a male and female adult.		Rome mint Designed by Orietta Rossi and engraved by Eugenio Driutti	KM273 Numista 12303
1996 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XVIII-MCMXCVI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 State of Vatican City Guardian angel protecting a child from an explosion.		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini and engraved by Eugenio Driutti	KM274 Numista 14115
1996 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XVIII-MCMXCVI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 State of Vatican City Mother offering hand to kneeling child, mother holding standing child from behind; mother helping child ascend stairs		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini and engraved by Eugenio Driutti	KM275 Numista 13018
1996 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XVIII-MCMXCVI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 State of Vatican City Three women and 3 children dancing in a ring. Two angels above		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini and engraved by Eugenio Driutti	KM276 Numista 12214
1996 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XVIII-MCMXCVI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 State of Vatican City Girl, seated and reading a book, serpent behind (in outer circle) Two boys to right, one holding hand up against the serpent (evil)		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini and engraved by Eugenio Driutti	KM277 Numista 14140
1996 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XVIII-MCMXCVI IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XVIII-MCMXCVI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 State of Vatican City Edge: TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMXCVI +++ Jesus with arms outstretched towards two small children		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini and engraved by Eugenio Driutti	KM278 Numista 14149

John Paul II - 1997 Set This set celebrates forgiveness and peace

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1997 10 Lira	Jean Paul II - 1995 Set	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XIX MCMXCVII Bust of John Paul II right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 / G. TITOTTO / R / L.DE SIMONINC. State of Vatican City Angel facing left playing horn, Pilgrim sowing seags walking right		Rome mint Designed by Gabriella Titotto and engraved by Luciana De Simoni	KM280 Numista 52300
1997 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XIX MCMXCVII Bust of John Paul II right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 / G. TITOTTO / R / L.DE SIMONINC. State of Vatican City Christ preaching from a book to a group of pilgrims		Rome mint Designed by Gabriella Titotto and engraved by Luciana De Simoni	KM281 Numista 26750
1997 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XIX MCMXCVII Bust of John Paul II right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 / G. TITOTTO / R / L.DE SIMONINC. State of Vatican City Two men, one having sliced serpent in two with sword, the other holding a dove looking upwards to divine rays		Rome mint Designed by Gabriella Titotto and engraved by Luciana De Simoni	KM282 Numista 12091
1997 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XIX MCMXCVII Bust of John Paul II right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 / G. TITOTTO / R / L.DE SIMONINC. State of Vatican City woman with Ewer pouring water into large vessle. Group of doves perched on vessels rim and one alighting		Rome mint Designed by Gabriella Titotto and engraved by Luciana De Simoni	KM283 Numista 13019
1997 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XIX MCMXCVII Bust of John Paul II right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 / G. TITOTTO / R / L.DE SIMONINC. State of Vatican City Angel guiding two pilgrims, holding torch and scales. Olive branch below		Rome mint Designed by Gabriella Titotto and engraved by Luciana De Simoni	KM284 Numista 12215
1997 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XIX MCMXCVII Bust of John Paul II left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / NORD SUD / L.500 / G. TITOTTO / R / L.DE SIMONINC State of Vatican City Man holding olive branch freeing another from a tangle of thorns		Rome mint Designed by Gabriella Titotto and engraved by Luciana De Simoni	KM285 Numista 12167
1997 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XIX MCMXCVII Bust of John Paul II right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 / G. TITOTTO / R / L.DE SIMONINC State of Vatican City Papal heraldic achievement		Rome mint Designed by Gabriella Titotto and engraved by Luciana De Simoni	KM286 Numista 12174
1997 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XIX MCMXCVII John Paul II, arms outstretched with olive branches before a group of young people. CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 State of Vatican City Edge: TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMXCVII +++ (All yours) Father hugging the Prodigal son		Rome mint Designed by Gabriella Titotto and engraved by Luciana De Simoni	KM287 Numista 13011

John Paul II - 1998 Set This set commemorates Peace and Solidarity

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1998 10 Lira	Jean Paul II - 1995 Set	IOANNES PAVLVS P.M. AN.XX MCMXCVIII Bust of John Paul II right holding pastoral within sun rays CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 / .q BORGHI / R / L.DE SIMONINC. State of Vatican City Peace, standing, holding an olive branch in her left hand; on either sides two seated figures holding hands.		Rome mint Designed by Paolo Borghi and engraved by Luciana De Simoni	KM293 Numista 23490
1998 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XX MCMXCVIII Bust of John Paul II right holding pastoral within sun rays CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 / .q BORGHI / R / L.DE SIMONINC. State of Vatican City Peace, turned behind, holding an olive branch in his right hand and leading a family towards the radiant sun on the horizon		Rome mint Designed by Paolo Borghi and engraved by Luciana De Simoni	KM294 Numista 12304
1998 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XX MCMXCVIII Bust of John Paul II right holding pastoral within sun rays CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 / .q BORGHI / R / L.DE SIMONINC. State of Vatican City Image depicting the opressikon of a woman and child by a large hand from above		Rome mint Designed by Paolo Borghi and engraved by Luciana De Simoni	KM295 Numista 12936
1998 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XX MCMXCVIII Bust of John Paul II right holding pastoral within sun rays CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 / .q BORGHI / R / L.DE SIMONINC. State of Vatican City Female figure, arms outstrethed superimposed on a globe showing parallels and meridians.		Rome mint Designed by Paolo Borghi and engraved by Luciana De Simoni	KM296 Numista 13020
1998 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XX MCMXCVIII Bust of John Paul II right holding pastoral within sun rays CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 / .q BORGHI / R / L.DE SIMONINC. State of Vatican City Allegorical image showing a man extending a helping hand to another. The former represents the developed north (buildings in background) and the latter represents the undeveloped south with fields and seas.		Rome mint Designed by Paolo Borghi and engraved by Luciana De Simoni	KM297 Numista 3549
1998 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XX MCMXCVIII Bust of John Paul II left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / NORD SUD / L.500 / .q BORGHI / R / L.DE SIMONINC State of Vatican City Two male figures in a wheat field exchanging a wheat ear and an olive branch		Rome mint Designed by Paolo Borghi and engraved by Luciana De Simoni	KM1298 Numista 12165
1998 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XX MCMXCVIII Bust of John Paul II right holding pastoral within sun rays CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 / .q BORGHI / R / L.DE SIMONINC State of Vatican City Papal heraldic achievement		Rome mint Designed by Paolo Borghi and engraved by Luciana De Simoni	KM299 Numista 10051
1998 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XX MCMXCVIII Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 State of Vatican City Jesus on globe, olive branch falling from right hand Edge: TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMXCVIII +++ (All yours)		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini and engraved by Eugenio Driutti	KM300 Numista 24007

John Paul II - 1999 Set This set commemorates

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1999 10 Lira	Jean Paul II - 1995 Set	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN. XXI.MCMXCIX Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 / R State of Vatican City		Rome mint Engraved by Angelo Canevari and Uliana Pernazza	KM305 Numista 52301
1999 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN. XXI.MCMXCIX Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 / R / State of Vatican City		Rome mint Engraved by Angelo Canevari	KM306 Numista 14113
1999 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN. XXI.MCMXCIX Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 / R State of Vatican City		Rome mint Engraved by Angelo Canevari	KM307 Numista 12937
1999 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN. XXI.MCMXCIX Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 / R State of Vatican City Children of the world gathered in peace		Rome mint Engraved by Angelo Canevari	KM308 Numista 13021
1999 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN. XXI.MCMXCIX Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 / R State of Vatican City		Rome mint Engraved by Angelo Canevari	KM309 Numista 14128
1999 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN. XXI.MCMXCIX Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 / R State of Vatican City God's hand above young parent's with baby		Rome mint Engraved by Angelo Canevari	KM310 Numista 12166
1999 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN. XXI.MCMXCIX Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 / R State of Vatican City Christ on cross within circle		Rome mint Engraved by Angelo Canevari	KM311 Numista 12175
1999 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN. XXI.MCMXCIX Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 State of Vatican City Family gathered around an altar - rays above Edge: TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMXCIX +++ (All yours)		Rome mint Engraved by Angelo Canevari	KM312 Numista 52302

John Paul II - 2000 Set
Every 25 years the Vatican has has a jubilee or holy year. These are set in the calander so 2025 will also be a holy year or jubilee with this one in the year 2000 focusing on the blessing of children. The tradition was started with Pope Boniface VIII in the 1300's. Extraordinary holy years can also be called by the Pope to mark other events.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
2000 10 Lira	Jean Paul II - 1995 Set	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A. XXII IVB.MM Pope John Paul II raising a child in both hands CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 / R State of Vatican City Papal heraldic achievement		Rome mint Engraved by Laura Bedetti and designed Cecco Bonanotte	KM323 Numista 52304
2000 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A. XXII IVB.MM John Paul II looking to the bronze door of the Vatican Museum CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 / R / State of Vatican City Papal heraldic achievement		Rome mint Engraved by Laura Bedetti and designed Cecco Bonanotte	KM324 Numista 52303
2000 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A. XXII IVB.MM Pope John Paul II kneeling, in the act of kissing the ground CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 / R State of Vatican City Papal heraldic achievement		Rome mint Engraved by Laura Bedetti and designed Cecco Bonanotte	KM325 Numista 3631
2000 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A. XXII IVB.MM Pope John Paul II, praying in front of a prison CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 / R State of Vatican City Papal heraldic achievement		Rome mint Engraved by Laura Bedetti and designed Cecco Bonanotte	KM326 Numista 13022
2000 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A. XXII IVB.MM Pope John Paul II praying in front of a Crucifix CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 / R State of Vatican City Papal heraldic achievement		Rome mint Engraved by Laura Bedetti and designed Cecco Bonanotte	KM327 Numista 14129
2000 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A. XXII IVB.MM Pope John Paul II, in the representation of his pilgrimage to the Holy Land CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 / R State of Vatican City Papal heraldic achievement		Rome mint Engraved by Laura Bedetti and designed Cecco Bonanotte	KM328 Numista 29516
2000 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A. XXII IVB.MM Pope John Paul II and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I praying, both holding a Crucifix CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 / R State of Vatican City Papal heraldic achievement		Rome mint Engraved by Laura Bedetti and designed Cecco Bonanotte	KM329 Numista 18674
2000 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A. XXII IVB.MM Praying Pope in the act of closing the Holy Door CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 State of Vatican City Papal heraldic achievement Edge: TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMXCIX +++ (All yours)		Rome mint Engraved by Laura Bedetti and designed Cecco Bonanotte	KM330 Numista 14150

John Paul II - 2001 Set This set commemorates

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
2001 10 Lira	Jean Paul II - 1995 Set	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XXIII MMI Papal Heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / PIO IX / L.10 / R State of Vatican City Bust of Pius IX left		Rome mint Designed by Laura Cretara and engraved by Roberto Mauri	KM331 Numista 13013
2001 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XXIII MMI Papal Heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / PIO XI / L.20 / R / State of Vatican City Bust of Pius XI left		Rome mint Designed by Laura Cretara and engraved by Roberto Mauri	KM332 Numista 13014
2001 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XXIII MMI Papal Heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / PIO XII / L.50 / R State of Vatican City Bust of Pius XII left		Rome mint Designed by Laura Cretara and engraved by Roberto Mauri	KM333 Numista 13015
2001 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XXIII MMI Papal Heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 / R / GIOVANNI XXIII State of Vatican City Bust of John XXIII left		Rome mint Designed by Laura Cretara and engraved by Roberto Mauri	KM334 Numista 14123
2001 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XXIII MMI Papal Heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 / R / PAOLO VI State of Vatican City Bust of Paul VI right.		Rome mint Designed by Laura Cretara and engraved by Roberto Mauri	KM335 Numista 11502
2001 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XXIII MMI Papal Heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / GIOVANNI PAOLO I / L.500 / R State of Vatican City Bust of John Paul I left.		Rome mint Designed by Laura Cretara and engraved by Roberto Mauri	KM1336 Numista 14141
2001 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XX MCMXCVIII Papal Heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 / GIOVANNI PAOLO II / R State of Vatican City Bust of John Paul II left		Rome mint Designed by Laura Cretara and engraved by Roberto Mauri	KM337 Numista 8838
2001 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XXIII MMI Papal Heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 State of Vatican City Peace Dove with an olive branch in its beak, flying over the globe Edge: TOTVS TVVS +++ MMI +++ (All yours)		Rome mint Designed by Laura Cretara and engraved by Roberto Mauri	KM338 Numista 14151

Total coins tally - 191 (20/11/24)
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