Pie IX - Pope (1846-1870) (Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti)
Country: Papal States (Italian States)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1867 (Anno XXI)
Mint: Roma
Mintage: 257,432000
Value: 2½ Lire = 50 Soldi = 250 Centesimi
Currency: Lira (1866-1870)
Metal: Silver (.835)
Weight: 12.4 g
Diameter: 31 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Grade: VF/XF
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 1384, Pag# 552, Munt# 46, MIR# 3166, Berman# 3338
Obverse:
Bust to left. Latin legend around and date of Pontificate.
Lettering:
PIVS • IX PON • MAX • AN • XXI
F•SPERANZA
Translation: Pius IX, Greatest Bishop, year 21
Engraver: Filippo Speranza.
Reverse:
Value and date within wreath.
Lettering:
*STATO*PONTIFICIO*
2 1/2 LIRE
1867
R
Translation: Papal states. 2 1/2 Lire, 1867, Rome
Engraver: Filippo Speranza.
Edge:
Reeded.
Reference : KM# 1384, Pag# 552, Munt# 46, MIR# 3166, Berman# 3338
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Collection : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)