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5 Lire - Sede Vacante
1939 year| Silver (.835) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Period | Sede vacante (1939) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1939 |
| Value | 5 Lire (5 VAL) |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#24975 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 44% |
Reverse
Dove within sun
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INFVNDE AMOREM ORDIBVS
STATO·DELLA·CITTA
DEL·VATICANO
L·5
Engraver: Aurelio Mistruzzi
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Lire - Sede Vacante 1939 coin from Vatican City is that it was minted during a unique historical event. The coin was issued in 1939, which was a year of great significance for the Catholic Church, as it marked the beginning of World War II and the subsequent occupation of Rome by German forces. The coin's design, which features the Keys of St. Peter and the papal tiara, symbolizes the spiritual authority of the Pope and the Catholic Church during a time of great turmoil and change.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Lire - Sede Vacante 1939 coin.
