5 Centesimi - Pivs XII 1942-1946 front 5 Centesimi - Pivs XII 1942-1946 back
5 Centesimi - Pivs XII 1942-1946 photo
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5 Centesimi - Pivs XII

 
Brass 2.95 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
Pius XII (1939-1958)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1942-1946
Value
5 Centesimi (0.05&nbspVAL)
Currency
Lira (1929-2001)
Composition
Brass
Weight
2.95 g
Diameter
19.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#118405
Rarity index
75%

Reverse

Dove above value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
STATO.DELLA.CITTA'.DEL VATICANO
CENT.5 1944

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Centesimi - Pivs XII 1942-1946 coin from Vatican City is that it features an image of Pope Pius XII on one side, while the reverse side features the Vatican coat of arms and the denomination. This coin was minted during a time of significant historical change, as Pope Pius XII was the Pope during World War II, and the Vatican City was under occupation by German forces. Despite this, the Vatican continued to mint its own coins, including this 5 Centesimi coin, which was used as a means of currency for the Vatican City's citizens.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1942  5000 - - - - - -
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 5 Centesimi - Pivs XII 1942-1946 coin.