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5 Lire - Pius XII
| Aluminium | 1 g | 20.2 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius XII (1939-1958) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1951-1958 |
| Value | 5 Lire (5 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 20.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#3899 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Justice standing with sword and scales. Date on left, value on right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA DEL VATICANO
1953 L·5
IVSTITIA
Engraver: Pietro Giampaoli
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Lire coin from Vatican City featuring Pope Pius XII, minted between 1951 and 1958, is interesting because it was the first coin to be issued by the Vatican City after it became an independent state in 1929.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1956 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 5 Lire - Pius XII 1951-1958 coin.
