100 Lire - Pivs XI 1936-1938 front 100 Lire - Pivs XI 1936-1938 back
100 Lire - Pivs XI 1936-1938 photo
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100 Lire - Pivs XI

 
Gold (.900) 5.19 g 20.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
Pius XI (1922-1939)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1936-1938
Value
100 Lire (100&nbspVAL)
Currency
Lira (1929-2001)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
5.19 g
Diameter
20.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#30045
Rarity index
86%

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
1936

Translation: Vatican City State

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 100 Lire - Pivs XI 1936-1938 coin from Vatican City is that it was minted during a time of significant historical change. The coin was issued during the reign of Pope Pius XI, who was the Pope from 1922 until his death in 1939. During his papacy, the Vatican City underwent significant modernization and expansion, including the construction of new buildings and infrastructure. Despite the coin's small denomination, it was made of gold, which reflects the Vatican's wealth and influence at the time. Additionally, the coin's design features the image of Pope Pius XI, which makes it a unique and collectible item for numismatists and historians.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1936  8239 - - - - - -
1937  2000 - - - - - -
1938  6 - - - - - -

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 1936-1938 coin.