Vatican, Italy. Lotto 19 monete - incluso 500 Lire argento (No reserve price)

This numismatic lot comprises a total of 19 coins, of which 18 are from the State of Vatican City and 1 from the Italian Republic. Most of the Vatican coins belong to ordinary and commemorative series in Acmonital alloy, with face values of 50 and 100 Lire, to which are added a specimen in Italma, a large-format commemorative medal, and a 500 Lire silver coin. Details of the Pieces and Materials The 500 Lire coin of the Italian Republic from 1965, dedicated to the seventh centenary of the birth of Dante Alighieri, is made of 835 thousandths silver, weighs 11 grams, and has a diameter of 29 millimeters. It bears Dante’s profile on the obverse and the allegory with rays and flames on the reverse. The lot also includes a 10 Lire Vatican coin from 1953 under the pontificate of Pius XII, minted in Italma, weighing 1.6 grams and with a diameter of 23.2 millimeters, depicting Prudence. There is also a commemorative medal of Pope Paul VI from 1969, characterized by a diameter of about 44 millimeters and an estimated weight between 35 and 40 grams. All the remaining 13 Vatican coins are made of Acmonital, the stainless steel coin alloy. Specifically, there is a 100 Lire coin from 1952, a 50 Lire coin from 1955, a 100 Lire coin from 1956, a 100 Lire coin from 1957, and a 50 Lire coin from 1958, all from the pontificate of Pius XII. For the pontificate of John XXIII, there are two 100 Lire pieces from 1960, four 100 Lire pieces from 1961, and a 100 Lire specimen from 1962 commemorating the Second Ecumenical Vatican Council (Vatican II). Finally, for the pontificate of Paul VI there are a 100 Lire coin from 1965 and a 100 Lire coin from 1967 depicting the Pope in the chair. The 100 Lire coins in Acmonital weigh 8 grams each, while the 50 Lire coins weigh 6.25 grams each. Total Weights and Condition The total weight of the lot is approximately 148–153 grams overall, useful to consider for shipping costs. The coins are in a condition estimated between Very Fine to Very Fine/Extremely Fine (Bellissimo to Splendido), retaining good metallic luster, clearly defined reliefs on the papal portraits and evident details on the reverses, with no marks or dents marring the edges.

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