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2 Lire - Pivs XII
| Stainless steel | 9.9 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius XII (1939-1958) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1942-1946 |
| Value | 2 Lire (2 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 9.9 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#14913 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Allegorical figure of Justice - Seated robed figure, facing outwards, holding scales and book
Script: Latin
Lettering:
STATO·DELLA·CITTA'·DEL·VATICANO
IVST ITIA
MISTRVZZI
L·2
Engraver: Aurelio Mistruzzi
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Lire - Pivs XII 1942-1946 coin from Vatican City is that it was minted during World War II, specifically between 1942 and 1946. This was a time of great turmoil and upheaval in Europe, and the coin's production was likely affected by the war efforts. Despite this, the coin still maintains its value and historical significance today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 270000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Lire - Pivs XII 1942-1946 coin.
