Pie IX - Pope (1846-1870) (Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti)
Country: Papal States (Italian States)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Mintage: 115,000
Year: 1870 (Anno XXV) (1867-1870)
Value: 5 Lire (Scudo) = 100 Soldi = 500 Centesimi
Currency: Lira (1866-1870)
Metal: Silver (.900)
Weight: 24.8 g
Diameter: 38 mm
Thickness: 2.9 mm
Grade: XF40
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 1385
Obverse:
Bust to left. Latin legend around and date of Pontificate. Engraver's name under bust.
Lettering:
PIUS IX PONT. MAX.A.XXV
C.VOIGT
Translation: Pius IX, Greatest Bishop, Year
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt.
Reverse:
Value and date within wreath. Latin legend around.
Lettering:
STATO PONTIFICIO
5
LIRE
1870
R
Translation: Papal states, 5 Lire, Rome.
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt.
Edge:
Reeded.
Reference : KM# 1385
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Collection : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)