2 Lire of Pope Pius XII from Rome Manufacturer: Pietro Giampaoli (Italian, 1898–1998)
Mint: Rome
Ruler: Pope Pius XII, Italian, 1876–1958

Medium

Nickel

Dimensions

0.81 g, 6:00, 18.2 mm

Credit Line

Transfer from the Yale University Library, Numismatic Collection, 2001

Accession Number

2001.87.33507

Culture
Period

20th century

Classification
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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: PIVS. XII. PONT. MAX. A. XIII cartouche topped by papal crown and crossed keys with cords to each side, inside is coat of arms with dove holding olive branch perched on pyramid of 3 stones over water, GIAMPAOLI below, raised edge

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 2 1951 woman standing frontally facing l. in cuirass and helmet holding scepter in r. hand, lion at feet with head r. looking up at woman, she pets it with l. hand, FORTITVDO in exergue
Provenance

Provenance

Yale University Library, New Haven, Conn., by 2001; transferred to the Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn., 2001
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Additional information

Object/Work type

coins, lire, money

Marks

serrated edge

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