Pie IX - Pope (1846-1870) (Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti)
Country: Papal States (Italian States)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1869 (Anno XXIV)
Value: 10 Soldi = 50 Centesimi (0.5)
Currency: Lira (1866-1870)
Metal: Silver (.835)
Weight: 2.2 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Grade: VG/F
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 1386.1
Obverse:
Bust to left. Latin legend around and date of Pontificate.
Lettering: PIVS·IX·P· M·A·XXIV
Translation: Pius IX, Greatest Bishop, year.
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt.
Reverse:
Value and date within wreath.
Lettering:
*STATO*PONTIFICIO*
10 SOLDI
1869
50 R CMI
Translation: Papal states.
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt.
Edge:
Reeded.
Reference : KM# 1386.1
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3...
Collection : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)