2 euro Vatican 2013 – Sede Vacante UNC without coincard

This commemorative coin was issued by the Vatican in 2013 and is dedicated to the Sede Vacante period – the time when the papal throne remains vacant. In this case, we are talking about the period between the abdication of Pope Benedict XVI and the election of Pope Francis. The coin depicts the symbols of the temporary administration of the Vatican: an umbrella, the crossed keys of St. Peter and the coat of arms of the camerlengo. The inscription “CITTÀ DEL VATICANO SEDE VACANTE MMXIII” indicates the place and year of the event. Similar coins are issued every time there is a change of pope. They are valuable not only as a monetary symbol, but also as a historical artifact.

Circulation: 111,000

Original packaging is missing.