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

 
Silver (.835) 5 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
Pius XII (1939-1958)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1942-1946
Value
5 Lire (5&nbspVAL)
Currency
Lira (1929-2001)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Weight
5 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#33335
Rarity index
75%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MAX A IV PIVS XII PONT
MISTRUZZI

Engraver: Aurelio Mistruzzi

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Lire - Pivs XII 1942-1946 coin from Vatican City is that it was minted during World War II, specifically between 1942 and 1946, which makes it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists who specialize in coins from this time period. Additionally, the fact that it's made of silver (.835) and weighs 5 grams adds to its unique features, making it stand out from other coins minted during the same period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1942  4000 - - - - - -
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 Lire - Pivs XII 1942-1946 coin.