Vatican City (Coins)


		Area: 109 acres Population: 1,025

	The Vatican City not only possesses its own railway station and a radio transmitter, but also has currency and postal privileges. In the Lateran Treaty of February 11, 1929, ratified on June 7, 1929, the sovereignty of the Pope over the Vatican City with the Vatican enclaves was recognized by Italy. In the Vatican City there are also the Vatican Collections (Collection of Antiquities, Vatican Library, Vatican Archives, Vatican Picture Gallery.)

				Monetary System

			200 Centesimi = 1 Vatican Lira


	1951 Vatican City 2 Lire (Al) - AU




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	Obverse coat of arms. Rev. Justitia. Pretty AU example of this aluminum issue. Looks BU with wonderful detail and no discoloration. Minimal marks, will be a welcome addition to any set. *(View image for more detail.)*

Item Number	Price
VATICN2L951	$4.50


	1952 Vatican City 2 Lire (Al) - AU




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	Obverse coat of arms. Rev. Justitia. This AU beauty looks absolutely BU. Tons of eye appeal and luster and minimal marks make this one a strong addition for any set. *(View image for more detail.)*

Item Number	Price
VATICN2L952	$4.50


	1953 Vatican City 2 Lire (Al) - AU




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	Obverse coat of arms. Rev. Justitia. Beautiful bright satin luster and only the slightest trace of of handling. Absolutely looks BU. Will be a welcome addition to any collection. *(View image for more detail.)*

Item Number	Price
VATICN2L953	$4.50


	1957 Vatican City 5 Lire (Al) - BU




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	Obverse Pope Pius XII facing to right. Rev. Prudentia. So hard to find a beauty like this one. Gorgeous full bright luster and minimal marks. No discoloration and strong uncirculated eye appeal. Terrific find! *(View image for more detail.)*

Item Number	Price
VATICN5L957	$7.00


	1959 Vatican City 100 Lire (St) - BU




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	Obverse portrait Pope John XXIII, facing to left. Rev. Prudentia, holding cross, value & date. Gorgeous steel coin is highly reflective and doesn’t image at all well, due to light reflection. Full bright reflective luster and strong eye appeal. Hint of attractive gold at very rim edge adds beauty. *(Image doesn’t do justice.)*

Item Number	Price
VATICN100L59	$5.00


	1969 Vatican City 50 Lire (St) - BU




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	Obverse Pope Paul VI, Rev. Spes. This is one bright and reflective steel coin and there is no way to image it properly. It appears dark due to reflection. Minimal marks, gorgeous appearance. A real find for any collection *(Image doesn’t do justice.)*

Item Number	Price
VATICN50L69	$4.50


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