Pie IX - Pope (1846-1870) (Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti)
Country: Papal States (Italian States)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1869 (Anno XXIV)
Value: 2 Lire = 40 Soldi (2)
Currency: Lira (1866-1870)
Metal: Silver (.835)
Weight: 9.8 g
Diameter: 27 mm
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Grade: VF30
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 1379.3
Obverse:
Bust to left. Latin legend around and date of Pontificate.
Lettering: PIVS IX PON· MAX·A·XXIV
Translation: Pius IX, Greatest Bishop, year 24
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt.
Reverse:
Value and date within wreath.
Lettering:
*STATO*PONTIFICIO*
2 LIRE
1869
R
Translation: Papal states. 2 Lire, 1869, Rome
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt.
Edge:
Reeded.
Riferimento : KM# 1379.3
Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3...
Collezione : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)