Pie IX - Pope (1846-1870) (Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti)
Country: Papal States (Italian States)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1868 (Anno XXIII)
Value: 1 Lira = 20 Soldi (1)
Currency: Lira (1866-1870)
Mintage: 3,877,000
Metal: Silver (.835)
Weight: 4.6 g
Diameter: 23.3 mm
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Grade: VG10
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 1387
Obverse:
Bust to left. Latin legend around and date of Pontificate.
Lettering: PIVS IX PON· MAX·A·XXIII
Translation: Pius IX, Greatest Bishop, year 23
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt.
Reverse:
Value and date within wreath.
Lettering:
*STATO*PONTIFICIO*
1 LIRA
1868
R
Translation: Papal states. 1 Lire, 1868, Rome
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt.
Edge:
Reeded.
Riferimento : KM# 1387
Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collezione : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)