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5 Lire - Pivs XII
| Aluminium | 2.5 g | 26.8 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius XII (1939-1958) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1947-1949 |
| Value | 5 Lire (5 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 26.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12069 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Mother caring for her three children of different ages
Script: Latin
Lettering:
STATO · DELLA · CIT TA · DEL · VATICANO
CAR ITAS
L . 5
1949
Engraver: Aurelio Mistruzzi
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Lire - Pivs XII 1947-1949 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. This coin was minted during a time of significant change and controversy within the Catholic Church, as Pope Pius XII's papacy was marked by his controversial policies and decisions, including his silence during World War II and his support for the Nazi regime. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable collector's item for those interested in numismatics and the history of the Catholic Church.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1948 | 74000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1949 | 74000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Lire - Pivs XII 1947-1949 coin.
