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1 Lira - Pivs XI
| Nickel | 8.1 g | 26.6 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius XI (1922-1939) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1929-1937 |
| Value | 1 Lira (1 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 8.1 g |
| Diameter | 26.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#6212 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Virgin Mary standing on globe and crescent
Script: Latin
Lettering:
STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO
LIRE 1
MISTRVZZI MOTTI·INC·
Translation:
State of Vatican City
1 Lire
Engraver: Aurelio Mistruzzi
Edge
Reeded
Comment
It is Pius XI not Pivs XIInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Lira - Pivs XI 1929-1937 coin from Vatican City is that it features an image of Pope Pius XI on one side and the Vatican coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted during Pope Pius XI's papacy, which lasted from 1922 to 1939. The coin's design was created by the Italian sculptor and engraver, Luigi Beltrami.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 | 80000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1931 | 80000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 | 80000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1934 | 80000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1935 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1937 | 70000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lira - Pivs XI 1929-1937 coin.
