100 Lire - Pivs XI 1929-1935 front 100 Lire - Pivs XI 1929-1935 back
100 Lire - Pivs XI 1929-1935 photo
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100 Lire - Pivs XI

 
Gold (.900) 8.8 g 23.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
Pius XI (1922-1939)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1929-1935
Value
100 Lire (100&nbspVAL)
Currency
Lira (1929-2001)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
8.8 g
Diameter
23.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#30044
Rarity index
79%

Reverse

Standing full-length figure of the Christ, holding sceptre in right hand and globus cruciger in left hand. A kneeling child holds a crown.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO
LIRE 100
1930

Translation: Vatican City State

Engraver: Aurelio Mistruzzi

Interesting fact

The 100 Lire - Pivs XI 1929-1935 coin from Vatican City is an interesting piece of numismatic history, as it was minted during a unique period in the Vatican's history. In 1929, the Lateran Treaty was signed, establishing the Vatican City as an independent state, and this coin was minted during the papacy of Pope Pius XI, who played a significant role in the signing of the treaty. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1929  10000 - - - - - -
1930  2621 - - - - - -
1931  3343 - - - - - -
1932  5073 - - - - - -
1934  2533 - - - - - -
1935  2015 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Lire - Pivs XI 1929-1935 coin.