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2 Lire - Pius XII Jubilee
1950 year| Aluminium | 1.75 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius XII (1939-1958) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1950 |
| Value | 2 Lire (2 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12078 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 37% |
Reverse
Flying dove with an olive branch in the bill, St. Peter in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering: • STATO • DELLA • CITTA' • DEL • VATICANO •
Translation: Vatican City State
Engraver: Pietro Giampaoli
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Lire - Pius XII (Jubilee) 1950 coin from Vatican City is that it was minted to commemorate the Holy Year, also known as the Jubilee Year, which was declared by Pope Pius XII in 1950. The coin features an image of the Pope on one side and the Vatican City's coat of arms on the other. The use of aluminum in the coin's minting was also a unique choice, as it was not a common material for coins at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Lire - Pius XII (Jubilee) 1950 coin.
