2 Lire - Pius XII (1951 - 1958)
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Arbor
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Features
| Denomination | 2 Lire |
| Catalog Number | KM# 50 |
| Weight (g) | 0.8 |
| Diameter (mm) | 18 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.54 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Aluminum |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 2002-02-28 |
Obverse
Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli
Lettering:
PIVS · XII · PONT · MAX · A · XIII
GIAMPAOLI
Description:
Crowned Coat of Arms surrounded by inscription.
PIVS · XII · PONT · MAX · A · XIII
GIAMPAOLI
Description:
Crowned Coat of Arms surrounded by inscription.
Reverse
Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L · 2 1951
FORTITVDO
Description:
Fortude standing with lion at feet, name of country surrounds, denomination to the left, date to the right.
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L · 2 1951
FORTITVDO
Description:
Fortude standing with lion at feet, name of country surrounds, denomination to the left, date to the right.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 400,000 | Unknown | |
| 1952 | 400,000 | Unknown | |
| 1953 | 400,000 | Unknown | |
| 1955 | 20,000 | Common | |
| 1956 | 20,000 | Common | |
| 1957 | 30,000 | Very Common | |
| 1958 | 30,000 | Very Common |