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10 Lire - Sede Vacante
1939 year| Silver (.835) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Period | Sede vacante (1939) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1939 |
| 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#24976 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 49% |
Reverse
Dove within sun
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INFVNDE AMOREM ORDIBVS
STATO·DELLA·CITTA
DEL·VATICANO
L·10
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Lire - Sede Vacante 1939 coin from Vatican City is that it was minted during a unique historical event. The coin was issued in 1939, which was a year of significant change for the Catholic Church. The previous pope, Pius XI, had passed away in February of that year, and the new pope, Pius XII, was not elected until March 1939. This period of time between the death of the previous pope and the election of the new pope is known as the "Sede Vacante," which is Latin for "empty seat." As a result, the coin's design features the inscription "Sede Vacante 1939" to commemorate this event.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Lire - Sede Vacante 1939 coin.
