5 Lire - Pius XII Jubilee
1950 year| Aluminium | 2.5 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius XII (1939-1958) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1950 |
| Value | 5 Lire (5 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12084 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 37% |
Reverse
The Pontiff and his entourage kneel in front of the open Holy Door.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IANVA • COELI
STATO • DELLA • CITTÀ • DEL • VATICANO
L 5
Translation:
Door of the Sky
Vatican City State
Engraver: Pietro Giampaoli
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Lire - Pius XII (Jubilee) 1950 coin from Vatican City is that it was issued to commemorate the Holy Year, also known as the Jubilee Year, which was declared by Pope Pius XII in 1950. The coin's design features an image of Pope Pius XII on the obverse and the Vatican City's coat of arms on the reverse. The coin was minted in aluminum and has a weight of 2.5 grams. It was circulated in Vatican City and was also sold to collectors worldwide.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Jubilee) 1950 coin.
