Vatican. Serie divisionale 1963-1978 (16 set) (No reserve price)

Vatican - Complete Division Series Pontificate Paul VI (1963-1978) - 16 FDC Series in Original Folder. Country / Issuing Authority: Vatican City Pontificate: Pope Paul VI (Giovanni Battista Montini) Year of issue: 1963 – 1978 (16 consecutive years - Complete Pontificate) Face value / Coins per series: Each series contains coins of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 500 Lire (including the famous 500 Lire silver coin .835 for each year) Coin condition: FDC (Fior di Conio) Packaging: Original Vatican Numismatic Office Folder/Wallets Precious metal: 16x 500 Lire coins in Silver .835/1000 (over 176 g of total silver content) Complete collection that encompasses the entire pontificate of Pope Paul VI (1963 - 1978). The lot consists of 16 official consecutive division sets, each preserved inside its own red-purple original folder/storage from the Vatican City Numismatic Office. All coins contained in the holders are in exceptional Fior di Conio (FDC) condition, never circulated, with pristine mint lustre and well-defined reliefs. Each series also contains the prestigious 500 Lire Silver .835 coin, for a total of 16 silver coins. Folder/holder condition: The folders are generally in excellent conservation condition. For full numismatic transparency and accuracy for collectors, there is mention of very slight and physiological cracking of the red-purple surface finish on a couple of folders, due to the natural aging of the material of the era (please refer to the detailed photos). A fundamental collection for enthusiasts of Papal numismatics or for those wishing to own a complete XXth Century series in original period conditions. Tracked shipping and professional protective packaging included. Complete collection covering the entire pontificate of Pope Paul VI (1963 – 1978). The lot consists of 16 consecutive official mint sets, each preserved inside its original official Vatican City Numismatic Office folder. All coins inside the folders are in outstanding Uncirculated (BU/FDC) condition, uncirculated with original mint luster. Each annual set includes the silver 500 Lire (.835 Silver) coin (16 silver coins in total). Condition notes: The packaging/folders are in overall excellent condition for their age. For full transparency, a couple of folders show very minor aesthetic cracking/crazing on the red purple finish due to the natural aging of the vintage material (please refer to the detailed close-up photos). A great opportunity for collectors of Papal coinage and 20th-century history. Carefully packaged and shipped with tracking number.

Estimate:£275.06

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