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50 Centesimi - Pivs XII
| Stainless steel | 6.1 g | 24.2 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius XII (1939-1958) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1942-1946 |
| Value | 50 Centesimi (0.50 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 6.1 g |
| Diameter | 24.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#11587 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Justice seated with tablets of the Law
Script: Latin
Lettering:
STATTO.DELLA.CITTA'.DEL.VATICANO
IVST ITIA
CMI 50
Engraver: Aurelio Mistruzzi
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Centesimi - Pivs XII 1942-1946 coin from Vatican City is that it was minted during World War II, specifically between 1942 and 1946. Despite the war, the Vatican City continued to produce its own currency, which was used within the city-state and its territories. The coin's design features the profile of Pope Pius XII on one side and the Vatican coat of arms on the other. It is made of stainless steel and weighs 6.1 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 180000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 50 Centesimi - Pivs XII 1942-1946 coin.
