Vatican. 2002-2007, Euro Probe Trial Essai (No reserve price)

Euro designs/proofs from the Vatican

Years 2002-2007, as well as the year 2005 (Sede Vacante) when the Holy See was vacant.
On the occasion of the sede vacante after the death of Pope John Paul II until the election of his successor, for the first time in the Vatican’s euro history a special coin was minted.

edition: 30,000 pieces
a material: bimetallic brass and copper
grade: from 9.45 grams to 25 grams
years of issue: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2005 sede vacante, 2006 and 2007
diameter: from 22.1 mm to 35 mm
grade: fleur de coin
obverse: Europe, Charlemagne and the European flag
reverse: Pope
always with a certificate of authenticity