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Vaticano States Papals Coins

The monetary history of the Vatican and the Papal States is fascinating and unique. Over the centuries, these entities have issued various coins that reflect their religious and political importance in the world.

Coins of the Papal States

The Papal States used the papal coat of arms as their main coinage from the 16th century until 1866. During this period, gold, silver and copper coins were minted, each with designs depicting religious and papal symbols. In 1866, the Papal States adopted the papal lira, which remained in circulation until the unification of Italy in 1870.

Numismatics of the modern Vatican

Following the Lateran Pacts in 1929, which established the Vatican City State, the Vatican lira was introduced. This currency was pegged to the Italian lira until 2002, when the Vatican adopted the euro as its official currency. The Vatican issues its own euro coins, which are highly prized by collectors due to their limited mintage and unique designs commemorating important events of the Catholic Church and the papacy.

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📢 Vaticano States Papals is a country that does not exist today. It is now part of the Vatican coins.

The most valuable coins

The most valuable Vaticano States Papals coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:

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The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.

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Coin Catalog

1 quattrino (Innocent XI St. Paul)

FO#22709 KM#35
Year: 1676
Weight:
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 22,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

1 quattrino (Bologna-Innocent XII)

FO#22710 KM#114
Year: 1692
Weight: 2,35 g
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 20,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

½ baiocco

FO#20209 KM#1340
Year: 1847
Weight: 5,00 g
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 24,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

2 baiocchi (Pius IX)

FO#21255 KM#1344
Year: 1850-1854
Weight: 20,10 g
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 34,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

1 baiocco (Pius IX)

FO#21231 KM#1345
Year: 1850
Weight: 5,00 g
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 23,50 mm
Edge: Smooth

½ baiocco (Pius IX)

FO#21232 KM#1355
Year: 1869
Weight: 5,00 g
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 23,50 mm
Edge: Smooth

1 soldo

FO#18364 KM#1372.2
Price: 8,00€ - 8,44€
Year: 1866-1867
Weight: 5,00 g
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 26,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

10 soldi

FO#15144 KM#1376
Price: 12,00€ - 16,40€
Year: 1866-1868
Weight: 2,50 g
Composition: Silver (0,835)
Diameter: 18,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

1 lira (Pius IX)

FO#15145 KM#1377.1
Year: 1866
Weight: 5,00 g
Composition: Silver
Diameter: 24,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

1 lira (Pius IX)

FO#15146 KM#1377.2
Year: 1866
Weight: 5,00 g
Composition: Silver (0,835)
Diameter: 24,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

1 lira (Pius IX)

FO#15147 KM#1377.3
Year: 1866
Weight: 5,00 g
Composition: Silver (0,835)
Diameter: 24,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

1 lira (Pius IX)

FO#19804 KM#1378
Price: 15,00€
Year: 1866
Weight: 5,00 g
Composition: Silver (0,835)
Diameter: 24,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

1 lira (Pius IX)

FO#21230 KM#1387
Year: 1869
Weight: 5,00 g
Composition: Silver (0,835)
Diameter: 23,50 mm
Edge: Ribbed

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