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S22-VAT-0036 Vaticaan 100 Lire VF 1956 KM55
S22-VAT-0036 Vaticaan 100 Lire VF 1956 KM55

S22-VAT-0036 Vaticaan 100 Lire VF 1956 KM55

A classic stainless-steel 100 Lire of Vatican City under Pope Pius XII, featuring the elegant allegorical figure of Fides on the reverse — part of the iconic Mistruzzi series.

Obverse: Bust of Pope Pius XII facing right. Legend PIVS · XII · PONT · MAX · with regnal year.

Reverse: Figure of Fides (Faith) standing holding cross and chalice. Value L. 100 and date.

Specifications

  • Country: Vatican City
  • Denomination: 100 Lire
  • Year: 1956
  • Composition: Stainless steel
  • Weight: 8.0 g
  • Diameter: 27.75 mm
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Mint: Rome (R) (mintage: 100,000)
  • Ruler / Issuer: Pope Pius XII (1939–1958)
  • Designer: Aurelio Mistruzzi

Catalogue References

  • KM#: 55
  • Schön#: 53
  • Numista N#: 3603

Grade

VF — Very Fine — light wear on high points only. Most details sharp.

Source: Numista N#3603