10 Centesimi - Pivs XII 1939-1941 front 10 Centesimi - Pivs XII 1939-1941 back
10 Centesimi - Pivs XII 1939-1941 photo
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10 Centesimi - Pivs XII

 
Aluminium bronze 4.9 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
Pius XII (1939-1958)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1939-1941
Value
10 Centesimi (0.10&nbspVAL)
Currency
Lira (1929-2001)
Composition
Aluminium bronze
Weight
4.9 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#3634
Rarity index
28%

Reverse

St. Peter bust right, value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO
C. 10

Engraver: Aurelio Mistruzzi

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 10 Centesimi coin from Vatican City, minted between 1939 and 1941, features an image of Pope Pius XII on one side and the Vatican coat of arms on the other. This coin was made of aluminum bronze and weighed 4.9 grams. Interestingly, the coin's design was created by the artist and sculptor, Enrico Manfrini, who was also responsible for designing several other coins and stamps for the Vatican during that time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1939  81000 - - - - - -
1940  81000 - - - - - -
1941  7500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centesimi - Pivs XII 1939-1941 coin.