Pio IX, Pope - 10 Soldi 1868, Anno XXII - Vaticano

Pie IX - Pope (1846-1870) (Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti)

Country: Papal States (Italian States)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1868 (Anno XXII) 
Mintage: 8,203,846
Grade: XF/AU
Value: 10 Soldi = 50 Centesimi (0.5) 
Currency: Lira (1866-1870)
Metal: Silver (.835)
Weight: 2.45 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 1376

Obverse:
Bust to left. Latin legend around and date of Pontificate. 

Lettering: PIVS IX PON· MAX·A·XXII

Translation: Pius IX, Greatest Bishop, year 22.

Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt.

Reverse:
Value and date within wreath.

Lettering:
*STATO*PONTIFICIO*
10 SOLDI 
1868
50 R CMI

Translation: Papal states. 10 Soldi, 1868, Rome, 50 Centesimi

Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt.

Edge:
Reeded.

Riferimento : KM# 1376

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3...

Collezione : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)