1941 AD., Vatican, Pius XII, Rome mint, 2 Lire, Y 27a.

Vatican, Pius XII (1939-1958), Rome mint, engraver: A. Mistruzzi (reverse), 1941 AD.,
2 Lire (29 mm / 9,98 g), stainless steel, mintage 270.000 ,
Obv.: PIVS• XII• PONTIF - EX• MAXIMVS• A• III / 19 - 41 , crowned Papal Seal of Pope Pius XII.
Rev.: STATO DELLA CIT - TA´ DEL VATICANO / L. - 2 / MISTRVZZI / A. MOTTI. INC. , shepherd standing front with lamb on shoulders.
Y 27a .

In 1940, stainless steel replaced nickel. Between 1941 and 1943, production of the various denominations was reduced to only a few thousand per year.