50 Centesimi - Pivs XII 1939 front 50 Centesimi - Pivs XII 1939 back
50 Centesimi - Pivs XII 1939 photo
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50 Centesimi - Pivs XII

1939 year
Nickel 6 g 24.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
Pius XII (1939-1958)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1939
Value
50 Centesimi (0.50&nbspVAL)
Currency
Lira (1929-2001)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
6 g
Diameter
24.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#25404
Rarity index
40%

Reverse

Archangel Michael

Script: Latin

Lettering: STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO

Engraver: Aurelio Mistruzzi

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Centesimi - Pivs XII 1939 coin from Vatican City is that it features an image of Pope Pius XII on one side, who was the Pope at the time the coin was minted. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, with World War II breaking out in 1939, and it serves as a piece of history that highlights the Vatican's presence and influence during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1939  52000 - - - - - -

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