Vatican City 1952 10 lire
The last remnant of the Papal States was invaded and annexed by the king of Italy in 1870. Normal relations with the Italian government were not restored until Mussolini signed a concordat in 1929, granting the Pope sovereignty over Vatican City. Coinage began that year, struck at the Rome mint. Coins are issued for the Vatican City in symbolic amounts but as they are eagerly saved as souvenirs by tourists, they are not in short supply for collectors. This type, struck 1951-58 for Pius XII, is common. The lira was retired in 1999 when Italy joined the euro.
Recorded mintage: 1,130,000.
Specification: 1 g, aluminum, 23 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM-52.1, Ber-limonite.
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