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10 Lire - Pivs XI
| Silver (.835) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius XI (1922-1939) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1929-1937 |
| Value | 10 Lire (10 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#10412 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
Virgin and Child, Queen of Peace
Script: Latin
Lettering:
STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L.10
REGINA PACIS
1934
Engraver: Aurelio Mistruzzi
Edge
Lettering: P C I R C
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Lire - 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 a time of significant change for the Catholic Church, as Pope Pius XI was instrumental in establishing the Church's position on various social and political issues, including the rise of fascism in Europe. Despite being a small denomination coin, it holds historical significance and is a valuable collector's item for those interested in numismatics and religious history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1931 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1934 | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1935 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1937 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Lire - Pivs XI 1929-1937 coin.
