Pio IX, Papa - 2½ Lire 1867, Roma, Vaticano

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.

Riferimento : KM# 1384, Pag# 552, Munt# 46, MIR# 3166, Berman# 3338

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