50 Centesimi - Pivs XI
| Nickel | 5.9 g | 24.2 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius XI (1922-1939) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1929-1937 |
| Value | 50 Centesimi (0.50 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 5.9 g |
| Diameter | 24.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12058 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
A statue of Archangel Saint Michael with a sword between (value) C. and 50
Script: Latin
Lettering:
STATO DELLA CIT TA' DEL VATICANO
C.50
MISTRVZZI
A·MOTTI·INC·
Translation: State name of Vatican City
Engraver: Attilio Silvio Motti
Designer: Aurelio Mistruzzi
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Vatican City State became independent from Italy in 1929. From 1931, the coins of Vatican City have been struck at the Italian State Mint in Rome (there are also coins dated 1929 and 1930, which were struck in 1931 and backdated accordingly), and are also legal tender in Italy and San Marino.
Signatures of designer Aurelio Mistruzzi (MISTRVZZI) and engraver Attilio Silvio Motti, incisore (A·MOTTI·INC·)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Centesimi - Pivs XI 1929-1937 coin from Vatican City is that it features an image of Pope Pius XI on one side and the Vatican coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted during Pope Pius XI's papacy, which lasted from 1922 to 1939. The coin's design was created by the Italian sculptor and engraver, Luigi Giorgi.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 | 80000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1931 | 80000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 | 80000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1934 | 80000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1935 | 14000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 | 52000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1937 | 52000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centesimi - Pivs XI 1929-1937 coin.
