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50 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Pius XII

2001 year
Copper-nickel 4.5 g 19.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2001
Value
50 Lire (50&nbspVAL)
Currency
Lira (1929-2001)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
4.5 g
Diameter
19.2 mm
Thickness
1.92 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#13015
Rarity index
48%

Reverse

Bust of Pius XII facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO PIO XII
R L. 50

Engraver: Roberto Mauri

Designer: Laura Cretara

Edge

Plain

Comment

The serie commemorates the Lira currency through all the Popes under which it was minted

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Pius XII) 2001 from Vatican City is that it features an image of Pope John Paul II on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the coat of arms of the Vatican City.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2001 R 26000 - - - - - -

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