S22-VAT-0056 Vaticaan 100 Lire VF 1959 KM64

A stainless-steel 100 Lire of Vatican City struck in the first regnal year of Pope John XXIII — the "Good Pope" who convened the Second Vatican Council. First-year issues are particularly collectable.

Obverse: Bust of Pope John XXIII facing left, wearing zucchetto, regnal year AN·I below. Legend IOANNES · XXIII · PONT · MAX ·.

Reverse: Figure of Fides (Faith) standing facing, holding cross and chalice, dividing value L · 100 and date.

Specifications

• Country: Vatican City
• Denomination: 100 Lire
• Year: 1959
• Composition: Stainless Steel
• Weight: 8.0 g
• Diameter: 27.8 mm
• Edge: Reeded
• Mint: Rome (R) (mintage: 300,000)
• Ruler / Issuer: Pope John XXIII (1958–1963)
• Designer: Aurelio Mistruzzi

Catalogue References

• KM#: 64.1
• Schön#: 63
• Numista N#: 2642

Grade

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

Source: Numista N#2642