100 Lira of Vatican 1973 (An.XI) VF - Paul VI

The obverse presents the papal coat of arms surrounded by the name of Pope Paul VI, his title of "Pontifex Maximus", the year of his pontificate and the date in Roman numerals. The reverse features a dove holding an olive branch in its beak and is widely recognized as a symbol of peace. This image is often associated with the biblical story of the flood, where a dove is sent by Noah to find dry land after the flood, and returns with an olive branch, a symbol of peace and renewal. Since then, the dove holding an olive branch has become a universal symbol of peace, reconciliation and hope for a better future.