1 Lira - Pius XII
| Aluminium | 1.25 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius XII (1939-1958) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1947-1949 |
| Value | 1 Lira (1 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#23853 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 48% |
Reverse
Justice seated with tablet of the Law
Script: Latin
Lettering:
STATO·DELLA·CIT TA'·DEL·VATICANO
IVST ITIA
L. 1
Translation:
Vatican City
Justice
Designer: Aurelio Mistruzzi
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Lira - Pius XII 1947-1949 coin from Vatican City is that it was the first coin to feature the image of a Pope, specifically Pope Pius XII, on its obverse side. This was a departure from the traditional design of Vatican coins, which had previously featured the Vatican's coat of arms or other religious symbols. The inclusion of the Pope's image was a nod to the significant role that the Catholic Church played in Vatican City's government and society at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1948 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1949 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1947-1949 coin.
