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1 Lira - Pius XII
| Stainless steel | 7.9 g | 26.7 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius XII (1939-1958) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1940-1941 |
| Value | 1 Lira (1 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 7.9 g |
| Diameter | 26.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.99 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12063 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Virgin Mary standing on globe and crescent
Script: Latin
Lettering:
STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO
LIRE
1
Translation: Vatican City State
Engraver: Aurelio Mistruzzi
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Lira - Pius XII 1940-1941 coin from Vatican City is that it was minted during a time of significant historical change. Pope Pius XII, who is depicted on the coin, was the Pope during World War II, and the Vatican City was under occupation by Nazi Germany during this time. Despite this, the Vatican City continued to mint its own coins, including this 1 Lira coin, which was used as currency within the city-state. This coin is a small but fascinating piece of history that serves as a reminder of the resilience and determination of the Vatican City during a time of great turmoil.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 70000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 | 284000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lira - Pius XII 1940-1941 coin.
