10 Lire Coin
Artifact IDMO 63.5412.2d
Object Type
Coin
Date
1959
Date Presented3/11/62
Maker
Pietro Giampaoli
(Engraver)
Gifter
Pope John XXIII
Place MadeItaly, Europe
Medium
Aluminum
DimensionsOverall Diam 7/8 in (2.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionAluminum 10 lire coin featuring image of Pope John XXIII facing proper left on obverse. Image of woman holding a serpent and a mirror with "Prudentia" (wisdom) and "Citta del Vaticano"on reverse. Coin came in white and gold box with 8 other coins, box has gold papal seal insignia on cover.
Historical NoteJacqueline B. Kennedy received coins in March 1962, probably presented to her during trip to Rome, Italy. Coins were then received in the White House Gift Unit on October 5, 1962 from the Third Floor of the Mansion (White House).
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from Pope John XXIII. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Heads of State (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
Not on view