1 Lira - Pius XII (1942 - 1946)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Lira |
| Catalog Number | KM# 35 |
| Weight (g) | 6 |
| Diameter (mm) | 26.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Stainless Steel |
| Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Aurelio Mistruzzi
Lettering:
PIVS XII PONTIFEX MAXIMVS ANNO IV
19 42
Description:
Crowned Coat of Arms divides date and beaded circle.
PIVS XII PONTIFEX MAXIMVS ANNO IV
19 42
Description:
Crowned Coat of Arms divides date and beaded circle.
Reverse
Engraved by Aurelio Mistruzzi
Lettering:
STATO DELLA CITA DEL VATICANO
IVST ITIA
L 1.
Description:
Justice seated with tablets of the Law and denomination.
STATO DELLA CITA DEL VATICANO
IVST ITIA
L 1.
Description:
Justice seated with tablets of the Law and denomination.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 284,000 | Unknown | |
| 1943 | 1,000 | Unknown | |
| 1944 | 1,000 | Unknown | |
| 1945 | 1,000 | Unknown | |
| 1946 | 1,000 | Unknown |