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2 Lire - Ioannes XXIII Trial
| Silver (.986) | - | - |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John XXIII (Ioannes XXIII) (1958-1963) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1959-1962 |
| Value | 2 Lire (2 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.986) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#318894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L · 2 1961
FORTITUDO
PROVA Ag. 986
Translation:
Vatican City
2 Lire
Strength
Trial Silver .986
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Lire - Ioannes XXIII (Trial) 1959-1962 from Vatican City made of Silver (.986) is that it was minted in a very limited quantity, with only 3,000 pieces produced. This scarcity makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of Vatican City coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 103 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1960 | 103 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 | 103 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 103 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Trial) 1959-1962 coin.