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2 Lire - Pivs XII
| Aluminium | 0.8 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius XII (1939-1958) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1951-1958 |
| Value | 2 Lire (2 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.54 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#9198 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Fortitude standing with lion at feet
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L·2 1955
FORTITVDO
Engraver: Pietro Giampaoli
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Lire - Pivs XII 1951-1958 coin from Vatican City is that it features an image of Pope Pius XII on one side, while the reverse side features the Vatican City's coat of arms, which includes the keys of St. Peter and the papal tiara.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1956 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1951-1958 coin.
