VATICAN SEDE VACANTE 1958 500 LIRE SILVER COIN UNC

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VATICAN
SEDE VACANTE
1958 500 LIRE SILVER COIN UNC
"sede vacante"
refers to the vacancy of the
Holy See
, which occurs after the
death
or
resignation
of a
pope
.
During this period, the Holy See is administered by a
regency
of the
College of Cardinals
.
The Cardinal Camerlengo is charged with managing the property of the Holy See.  The
coat of arms
of the Holy See also changes during this period. Instead of the
papal tiara
over the keys, the tiara is replaced with the
umbracullum
or
ombrellino
in
Italian
. This symbolizes both the lack of a Pope and also the governance of the Camerlengo over the temporalities of the Holy See. As further indication, the Camerlengo ornaments his
arms
with this symbol during this period, which he subsequently removes once a pope is elected. The arms of the camerlengo appear on commemorative
coins minted during this period.
THIS COIN COMMEMORATES THE SEDE VACANTE IN 1958.  IN 1958, THE SEDE VACANTE PERIOD WAS OCTOBER 9 - 28 AFTER THE DEATH OF POPE PIUS XII AND BEFORE THE PAPACY OF POPE JOHN XXIII.
PHOTOS ENLARGED TO SHOW DETAILS
COIN SHOWS TONING, A NORMAL CHANGE WITH AGE IN SILVER COINS
Side 1:
"VENI SANCTE SPIRITVS
STATO DELLA CITTA | DEL VATICANO | L. 500"
The Holy Spirit is symbolically shown surrounded by rays of light and tongues of fire. In the surround is written: "VENI SANCTE SPIRITVS" which translates to "Come Holy Ghost." Below is written:"STATO DELLA CITTA | DEL VATICANO | L. 500" which translates to:"State of The Vatican City; 500 Lire." 500 Lire is the denomination of this then legal tender coin.
Side 2:
"SEDE VACANTE MCMLVIII"
The Arms of Benedetto Cardinal Aloisi Masella, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church (1958-1970), crossed keys and archepiscopal cross behind, surmounted by a Cardinal's Hat with fifteen tassels on each side; the Ombrellone over all.  The name of the coin designer, "GIAMPAOLI", is inscribed in the bottom surround. In the surround is written: "SEDE VACANTE MCMLVIII" which translates to " Vacant Seat 1958."
Edge inscribed: "STATO DELLA CITTA DEL VATICANO"
Metal:
Silver 835/1000
Denomination:                       500 Lire
Diameter:                               30 mm
Legal weight:                         11 grams
Condition:                             Uncirculated
Mintage:                                100,000 coins
Theme:                                  SEDE VACANTE 1958
This unique and beautiful coin is a keepsake and heirloom for anyone to proudly treasure.  It makes a great gift for yourself or for a friend or loved one at consecration, confirmation or graduation or for Christmas. This Vatican coin is currently hard to obtain as anyone who is fortunate to own one is keeping it.  Our supply is presently limited.
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