10 Lire - Pivs XII 1947-1949 front 10 Lire - Pivs XII 1947-1949 back
10 Lire - Pivs XII 1947-1949 photo
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10 Lire - Pivs XII

 
Aluminium 3 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
Pius XII (1939-1958)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1947-1949
Value
10 Lire (10&nbspVAL)
Currency
Lira (1929-2001)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
3 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#12070
Rarity index
26%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Engraver: Aurelio Mistruzzi

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Lire - Pivs XII 1947-1949 coin from Vatican City is that it features an image of Pope Pius XII on one side, while the reverse side features the Vatican City's coat of arms, which includes the keys of St. Peter and the papal tiara. This design was used for coins minted during Pope Pius XII's papacy, which lasted from 1939 to 1958.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1947  50000 - - - - - -
1948  60000 - - - - - -
1949  60000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Lire - Pivs XII 1947-1949 coin.