Vatican Sede Vacante Coins, Stamps & Medals

Traditionally, Vatican City issues coins, stamps and medals for the Sede Vacante (Latin for “Vacant Seat”), the period between the death of a pope and election of a successor.

2005 SEDE VACANTE (between Pope John Paul II & Pope Benedict XVI)

OFFICIAL VATICAN 2005 SEDE VACANTE MINT SET
Sede Vacante 2005 Mint Set

Official Vatican City set of 8 Euro coins B/U issued for Sede Vacante 2005, in original folder - $ 345.00

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OFFICIAL VATICAN 2005 SEDE VACANTE 5 EURO SILVER PROOF COIN
Sede Vacante 2005 Silver Coin

Official Vatican City 5 Euro silver proof coin, in original plush case - $ 195.00

Technical Details, 5 Euro Silver Proof Coin:

  • Silver .925
  • Weight: 18g
  • Diameter: 32mm
  • Mintage: 13,440
  • Artist: Claudia Momoni

OFFICIAL VATICAN 2005 SEDE VACANTE MEDAL
Sede Vacante 2005 Medal
Sede Vacante 2005 Stamps

40mm in diameter with original plush case.

Bronze - $ 85.00

Silver - $ 149.00

Set of 3 stamps, Mint Never Hinged - $ 6.75

Set of 3 sheets, First Day Canceled - $55.00

SEPTEMBER 1978 SEDE VACANTE (between Pope John Paul I & Pope John Paul II)
Sede Vacante September 1978 Stamps

Official stamp set, Scott #638-40

Set of 3 stamps, Mint Never Hinged - $ 3.00

On First Day Cover - $ 4.00

TRIPLE CANCELLATION COVER
Vatican 1978 Triple Cancel Cover
Vatican 1978 500L Sede Vacante

Death of John Paul I, Sede Vacante, Election of John Paul II with 2 additional covers completing the set of Sede Vacante stamps #638 to #640 first day canceled. Three historic covers . . . . . . . . . . $ 25.00

SEPTEMBER 1978 SEDE VACANTE, 500 LIRE SILVER COIN, B/U, Y #141

with original folder . . . . .. . . . . .$ 26.00
Vatican 1978 September Sede Vacante Medal

Official Vatican Medal, September 1978 Sede Vacante

Silver/40mm/Unc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 95.00

Bronze/40mm/Unc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 45.00

1978 SEDE VACANTE (between Pope Paul VI & Pope John Paul I)
Vatican 1978 Sede Vacante Stamps

Official stamp set, Scott #635-37

Set of 3 stamps, Mint Never Hinged . . . . . . . . $ 3.00

On First Day Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 4.00

TRIPLE CANCELLATION COVER
1978 Triple Cancellation Cover

Our exclusive 3 cancellations cover: August 6, 1978 (death of Paul VI), August 23, 1978 (Sede Vacante #635/37) and August 26, 1978 (election of Pope John Paul I). Note: FDC cancellation of #635/37 is a commercial cancel! Thermo-engraved cover - $ 25.00
Vatican 1978 Sede Vacante Medal

Official Vatican 1978 Sede Vacante Medal

Bronze/40mm/Unc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 45.00
Vatican 1978 500 Lire Obverse Vatican 1978 500 Lire Reverse

1978 Sede Vacante, 500 Lire Silver Coin, B/U, Y #140

with original folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 26.00

1963 SEDE VACANTE (between Pope John XXIII & Pope Paul VI)
Vatican 1963 Sede Vacante Stamps
Vatican 1963 500L Obverse Vatican 1963 500L Reverse

Official stamp set, Scott #362-4

Set of 3 stamps, Mint Never Hinged . . . . . $ 2.00

On First Day Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5.00

1963 SEDE VACANTE, 500 LIRE SILVER COIN, B/U, Y#75 in original folder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00

1958 SEDE VACANTE (between Pope Pius XII & Pope John XXIII)
Vatican 1958 Sede Vacante Stamps

Set of 3 stamps, Mint Never Hinged - $2.00

On First Day Cover - $ 7.50
Vatican 1958 500L Reverse
Vatican 1958 500L Obverse

1958 SEDE VACANTE, 500 LIRE SILVER COIN, B/U, Y#57, in original folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.00

1939 SEDE VACANTE (between Pope Pius XI and Pope Pius XII)
Vatican 1939 Sede Vacante Stamp

1939 Sede Vacante overprinted stamp issues, Scott #61-67

Set of 7 stamps, Mint Never Hinged - $ 110.00

On First Day Cover - $ 40.00

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