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Pie IX - Pope (1846-1870) (Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti)
Country: Papal States (Italian States)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1866 (Anno XXI)
Mint: Roma
Mintage: 987,000
Value: 2 Lire = 40 Soldi (2)
Currency: Lira (1866-1870)
Metal: Silver (.835)
Weight: 9.5 g
Diameter: 27 mm
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Grade: VF20
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 1379.2
Obverse:
Bust to left. Latin legend around and date of Pontificate.
Lettering: PIVS IX PON· MAX·A·XXI
Translation: Pius IX, Greatest Bishop, year 21
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt.
Reverse:
Value and date within wreath.
Lettering:
*STATO*PONTIFICIO*
2 LIRE
1866
R
Translation: Papal states. 2 Lire, 1866, Rome
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt.
Edge:
Reeded.
Reference : KM# 1379.2
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3...
Collection : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)