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2 Lire - Pivs XI
| Nickel | 10.1 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius XI (1922-1939) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1929-1937 |
| Value | 2 Lire (2 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 10.1 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2.10 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12067 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Standing figure - Lamb on shoulders of young shepherd
Script: Latin
Lettering:
STATO DELLA CIT TA' DEL VATICANO
L. 2
MISTRVZZI
A۰MOTTI۰INC۰
Engraver: Aurelio Mistruzzi
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Lire - Pivs XI 1929-1937 coin from Vatican City is that it features an image of Pope Pius XI on one side and the Vatican City coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted during a time of significant change for the Catholic Church, as Pope Pius XI was instrumental in establishing the Church's position on various social and political issues, including the rise of fascism in Europe. Despite being a small coin, it holds historical significance and is a valuable collector's item for those interested in numismatics and religious history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1931 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1934 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1935 | 70000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1937 | 70000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Lire - Pivs XI 1929-1937 coin.
