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50 Cents Probe Trial Essai
| Uitgever | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 2005-2007 |
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| Samenstelling | Brass |
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| Schrift voorzijde | Latin |
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| Beschrijving keerzijde | The papal arms — comprising the pontifical tiara surmounting two crossed keys — are depicted in ornate detail at the center-right of the field, suspended from four vertical lines extending upward toward a partial arc of small five-pointed stars along the upper periphery, evoking the European Union motif. The large denomination numeral '50' occupies the left field, accompanied by the abbreviation 'c' for cents. The trilingual essai inscription arcs along the lower left field. Additional stars are scattered along the lower border. |
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| Aanvullende informatie |
These probe/essai pieces were struck during the Vatican's preparatory phase for euro coinage adoption — test strikings produced to validate die alignment, planchet tolerances, and vending machine compatibility before official issues were confirmed. The 2005–2007 window spans the death of John Paul II, the brief sede vacante period, and the early pontificate of Benedict XVI, meaning the issuing authority technically changed mid-series. Probes from sede vacante periods carry no reigning pope's authority, which creates a minor but genuine classification problem for series collectors.