100 Lire - Pivs XII 1942-1949 front 100 Lire - Pivs XII 1942-1949 back
100 Lire - Pivs XII 1942-1949 photo

100 Lire - Pivs XII

 
Gold (.900) 5.19 g 20.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
Pius XII (1939-1958)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1942-1949
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#33404
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 100 Lire - Pivs XII 1942-1949 coin from Vatican City is that it was minted during World War II, specifically in 1942, and was intended to be used as a gift for high-ranking officials and dignitaries. Despite being made of gold, the coin was not circulated widely and was instead kept as a collector's item or a symbol of prestige. This coin is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number of coins minted, making it a highly sought-after piece among numismatists and collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1942  2000 - - - - - -
1943  1000 - - - - - -
1944  1000 - - - - - -
1945  1000 - - - - - -
1946  1000 - - - - - -
1947  1000 - - - - - -
1948  5000 - - - - - -
1949  1000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Lire - Pivs XII 1942-1949 coin.