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10 Lire - Pius XII Trial
1957 year| Silver (.986) | - | - |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius XII (1939-1958) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1957 |
| Value | 10 Lire (10 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.986) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#394685 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prudence standing and date divides value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
1957
L·10
PROVA Ag.986
PRVDENTIA
Engraver: Pietro Giampaoli
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Lire - Pius XII (Trial) 1957 from Vatican City made of Silver (.986) is that it was minted in a very limited quantity, with only 300 pieces produced, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
