20 Centesimi - Pivs XII 1939 front 20 Centesimi - Pivs XII 1939 back
20 Centesimi - Pivs XII 1939 photo
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20 Centesimi - Pivs XII

1939 year
Nickel 4.00 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
Pius XII (1939-1958)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1939
Value
20 Centesimi (0.20&nbspVAL)
Currency
Lira (1929-2001)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
4.00 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#33063
Rarity index
37%

Reverse

Bust of St. Paul left, value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
STATO DELLA CITTÀ DEL VATICANO
C. 20

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1939 Vatican City 20 Centesimi coin is that it features an image of Pope Pius XII on one side, who was the Pope at the time the coin was minted. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, with World War II beginning in 1939, and the Pope's leadership during this time was significant for the Catholic Church and the world.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1939  64000 - - - - - -

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