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1 Lira - Pivs XII
1939 year| Nickel | - | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius XII (1939-1958) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1939 |
| Value | 1 Lira (1 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#3627 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 38% |
Reverse
Virgin Mary standing on globe and crescent
Script: Latin
Lettering:
STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO
LIRE 1
MISTRVZZI MOTTI·INC·
Engraver: Aurelio Mistruzzi
Interesting fact
The 1 Lira - Pivs XII 1939 coin from Vatican City made of Nickel is interesting because it was minted during a unique historical event. In 1939, the Vatican City issued a new currency, the Lira, to replace the Italian Lira, which had been the official currency of the city-state since 1866. This change was made to assert the Vatican's independence and sovereignty, and the coin featuring Pope Pius XII was one of the first to be minted in the new currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 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 XII 1939 coin.
