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1 Diner Pope Pius XI
2012 year| Silver (.999) | 3.11 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Andorra |
|---|---|
| Co-prince | Joan Enric Vives i Sicília (2003-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 1 Diner (1 ADD) |
| Currency | Diner (1977-2014) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#345028 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Portrait of the 259th Pope Pius XI with the main facade and dome of the Church of Saint Peter in the Vatican
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIUS PP. XI
1922- 1939
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Pre-Issue price for the 9-coin-set was €199.00 - Regular Price: €409.00.This coin belongs to the 2012 1 Diner Series dedicated to the "Popes of the 20th Century".
Pius XI: He was the highest authority of the Catholic Church from 1921 to 1939. Known as 'the Pope of the missions' for the reorganization of the pontifical mission works during his pontificate, his greatest diplomatic success was the signing of the Lateran Treaty with Italy in 1929, by which the Vatican City was recognized as an independent and neutral state.
Interesting fact
The 1 Diner coin from Andorra featuring Pope Pius XI was minted in 2012 as part of a series commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Pope's election. The coin's design features a portrait of Pope Pius XI on the obverse, while the reverse side depicts the coat of arms of Andorra and the inscription "75è Aniversari de l'Elecció del Papa Pius XI" (75th Anniversary of the Election of Pope Pius XI). The coin has a diameter of 38.7 mm and a mintage of 5,000 pieces.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Diner (Pope Pius XI) 2012 coin.
