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1 Lira - Pivs XII
| Stainless steel | 8 g | 26.7 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius XII (1939-1958) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1942-1946 |
| Value | 1 Lira (1 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 26.7 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#10141 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Justice seated with tablets of the Law, value in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Stato della citadella vaticano
IVST ITIA
L 1.
Translation: Citadel Vatican State
Engraver: Aurelio Mistruzzi
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Lira - Pivs XII 1942-1946 coin from Vatican City is that it was minted during World War II, specifically between 1942 and 1946. Despite the war, the Vatican City was able to maintain its neutrality and continue minting coins, including this one. The coin's design features an image of Pope Pius XII on one side and the Vatican City's coat of arms on the other. It is made of stainless steel and weighs 8 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 284000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lira - Pivs XII 1942-1946 coin.
