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2 Lire - Ioannes XXIII
| Aluminium | 0.8 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John XXIII (Ioannes XXIII) (1958-1963) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1959-1962 |
| Value | 2 Lire (2 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12353 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 31% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L·2
1960
Engraver: Pietro Giampaoli
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 2 Lire - Ioannes XXIII 1959-1962 from Vatican City made of Aluminium weighing 0.8 g is that it was minted to commemorate the election of Pope John XXIII, who was known for his progressive reforms within the Catholic Church and his advocacy for social justice. The coin's design features an image of the Pope on one side and the Vatican coat of arms on the other. It was minted in limited quantities and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1960 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Lire - Ioannes XXIII 1959-1962 coin.
