½ Soldo / 2½ Centesimi - Pio IX 1866-1867 front ½ Soldo / 2½ Centesimi - Pio IX 1866-1867 back
½ Soldo / 2½ Centesimi - Pio IX 1866-1867 photo
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½ Soldo / 2½ Centesimi - Pio IX

 
Copper 2.5 g 22.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Pius IX (1846-1878)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1866-1867
Value
½ Soldo (1⁄40)
Currency
Lira (1866-1870)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.5 g
Diameter
22.4 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#6340
Rarity index
31%

Reverse

Value within beaded circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
STATO PONTIFICIO
½
SOLDO
R
2 ½ CENT·

Translation:
Papal States
½
Soldo
R
2½ Centesimos

Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Soldo / 2½ Centesimi coin from the Papal States is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Pius IX, who was the longest-reigning Pope in history, serving for over 31 years.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1866 R 200000 - - - - - -
1867 R 2890000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Soldo / 2½ Centesimi - Pio IX 1866-1867 coin.