1978 AD., Vatican, Paul VI, Rome mint, 50 Lire, KM 136.

Vatican, Paul VI, engravers: Nicola Morelli / C. Monassi, Rome mint, 1978 AD.,
50 Lire (ø 24,8 mm / 6,18 g), stainless steel (magnetic) (“ Acmonital“, > 89 % Iron, 17,5-19% Chromium, 1,15% Silicium, 0,5% Magnesium, 0,14% Carbon, 0,03 Sulfur), 6,25 g. (?) theor. mint weight, mintage 343.000 , axes coin alignment ↑↓ (180°), reeded edge,
Obv.: PAVLVS VI P.M. • A.XVI · MCMLXXVIII • , Papal arms.
Rev.: N. / MORELLI / CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 50 / MONASSI · INC. , a man kneeling left, a very young child walking r., value below.
KM 136 .

Year / Mintage / Papal Year
1978 120,000 An. XVI in sets only
1978 223.000 An. XVI normmal issue