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Denomination and Issuance: It's a 20 Lire coin issued by Vatican City, specifically between 1970 and 1977.<br>Composition and Features: Made of aluminum-bronze, it weighs 3.6 grams and has a diameter of 21.25 mm.<br>Design: The reverse side, shown in the image, features a red deer (Cervus elaphus) with a depiction of a waterfall, symbolizing the soul seeking purification through baptism in Christian symbology. The obverse side (not pictured) typically shows the arms of Pope Paul VI.<br>Significance of the Deer: The deer's image also carries beliefs of fighting evil (by eating serpents) and rejuvenation (shedding antlers after drinking from a spring).
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