5 Lire - Pius XII (1951 - 1958)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Lire |
| Catalog Number | KM# 51 |
| Weight (g) | 1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 20 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.6 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Aluminum |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli
Lettering:
PIVS · XII
P · M · AN · XIII
GIAMPAOLI
Description:
Pope Pius XII facing right.
PIVS · XII
P · M · AN · XIII
GIAMPAOLI
Description:
Pope Pius XII facing right.
Reverse
Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli
Lettering:
CITTA DEL VATICANO
1951 L · 5
IVSTITIA
Description:
Justice standing with sword and scales, date and denomination.
CITTA DEL VATICANO
1951 L · 5
IVSTITIA
Description:
Justice standing with sword and scales, date and denomination.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 1,500,000 | Very Common | |
| 1952 | 1,500,000 | Very Common | |
| 1953 | 1,500,000 | Very Common | |
| 1955 | 30,000 | Very Common | |
| 1956 | 60,000 | Very Common | |
| 1957 | 30,000 | Very Common | |
| 1958 | 30,000 | Very Common |