50 Lire - Pius XII
| Acmonital | 6.2 g | 24.8 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius XII (1939-1958) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1955-1958 |
| Value | 50 Lire (50 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Acmonital |
| Weight | 6.2 g |
| Diameter | 24.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13000 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Personification of Hope, holding an anchor
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L·50
SPES
1956
Translation:
Vatican City
Hope
Engraver: Pietro Giampaoli
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 50 Lire coin from Vatican City featuring Pope Pius XII, minted between 1955 and 1958, is interesting because it was made of a unique alloy called Acmonital, which is a combination of aluminum, copper, and zinc. This alloy was specifically chosen for its durability and resistance to corrosion, making it an ideal material for coins that were intended to be used extensively in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 180000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1956 | 180000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 | 18000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Lire - Pius XII 1955-1958 coin.
