2 Lire - Pius XII

Obverse

Papal arms divides date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PIVS.XII.PONTIF EX.MAXIMVS.A.III
19 41

Engraver: Aurelio Mistruzzi

Reverse

David with sheep over shoulders, value divided below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L. 2
MISTRVZZI
A·MOTT·INC·

Engraver: Aurelio Mistruzzi

Edge

Reeded

See also

• Sheep or ovine
• Religious figure
• Coat of Arms

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Date			Mintage		VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC				Frequency
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1940 R			40 000					$ 6.80	$ 6.80	$ 6.80		II		18%
1941 R			270 000				$ 3.50	$ 4.50	$ 5.40	$ 7.30		III		91%

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Katz Auction 188 Lot 319	27 Mar 2026	1941 R – III	UNC	USD 9.28 (EUR 8.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 166 Lot 1089	16 Aug 2025	1941 R – III	UNC	Unsold
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	Katz Auction 144 Lot 1614	17 Nov 2024	1941 R – III	UNC	USD 5.80 (EUR 5.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 133 Lot 1987	24 Jul 2024	1941 R – III	UNC	Unsold
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	Katz Auction 96 Lot 963	23 Sep 2023	1941 R – III	UNC	USD 32.47 (EUR 28.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 88 Lot 1175	28 Jun 2023	1941 R – III	UNC	USD 12.76 (EUR 11.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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