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1 Lira - Pius IX Large bust; PON M
| Silver (.835) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius IX (1846-1878) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1868-1869 |
| Value | 1 Lira |
| Currency | Lira (1866-1870) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#18582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 41% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* STATO * PONTIFICIO *
1
LIRA
1868
R
Translation: Papal state
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Lira - Pius IX (Large bust; PON M) 1868-1869 coin from Papal States is that it was minted during a time of significant political and religious change. The coin was issued during the reign of Pope Pius IX, who was the Pope from 1846 to 1878. During his papacy, the Papal States, which were the territories ruled by the Pope, underwent significant changes, including the loss of much of their territory to the newly unified Italy. Despite these changes, the coin still bears the image of Pope Pius IX and the inscription "PON M" which stands for "Pontifex Maximus," or "Supreme Pontiff," highlighting the religious significance of the coin and the Pope's role as the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1868 R | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1869 R | 1144488 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lira - Pius IX (Large bust; PON M) 1868-1869 coin.
