Pie IX - Pope (1846-1870) (Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti)
Country: Papal States (Italian States)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1867 (Anno XXI) (1866-1867)
Value: 1 Soldo = 5 Centesimi = 1/20 Lira (0.05)
Currency: Lira (1866-1870)
Metal: Copper
Weight: 4.9 g
Diameter: 25.5 mm (1 mm)
Mintage: 6,500,000
Grade: VF25
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 1372.2
Obverse:
Large bust of Pius facing left, within beaded circle, legend around and small date below.
Lettering:
PIVS·IX·PONT·MAX·ANN·XXI·
★ 1867 ★
Translation: Pius IX, Greatest Bishop, year 21, 1867.
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt.
Reverse:
Value and Mintmark within beaded circle.
Lettering:
STATO PONTIFICIO
1
SOLDO
R
★ 5 • CENT • ★
Translation:
Papal States
1
Soldo
Roma
5 Cents
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt.
Edge:
Smooth.
Mint:
R → Rome, Italy.
Reference : KM# 1372.2
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3...
Collection : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)