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5 Lire - Pivs XII
| Silver (.835) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius XII (1939-1958) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1939-1941 |
| Value | 5 Lire (5 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#3616 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Saint Peter in a small boat on violent waters.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L·5 1940
Translation: State of Vatican City
Engraver: Aurelio Mistruzzi
Edge
Lettered
Lettering: OPUS IVSTITIAE PAX
Translation: Peace and Justice
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Lire - Pivs XII 1939-1941 coin from Vatican City is that it was minted during a unique historical period. The coin was issued during the papacy of Pope Pius XII, who was the Pope from 1939 to 1958. This was a time of significant global upheaval, including World War II, and the coin's production was likely affected by the war effort. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight make it a notable collector's item for numismatists interested in rare and unique coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 | 4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1939-1941 coin.
