This 1939 Vatican City 5 Lire coin featuring Pope Pius XII is a highly collectible, 0.835 fine silver coin.

Also referred to as "Year I" (the first year of his papacy).

Pope Pius XII (Italian: Pio XII)

Mint: Rome, Italy

Obverse: Features the bust of Pope Pius XII facing left, surrounded by the Latin inscription:  PIVS·XII·PONTIFEX·MAXIMUS·ANNO·I

Reverse: Depicts St. Peter in a small boat amidst violent, wavy waters. The text reads STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO (Vatican City State) along with L·5 (Value: 5 Lire).

Edge: Lettered with the Latin phrase OPUS IVSTITIAE PAX.

Please examine the condition of the coin pictured as it is the exact coin you will receive.