1 Lira - Pius IX (Large bust; PON MAX) 1866-1868 front 1 Lira - Pius IX (Large bust; PON MAX) 1866-1868 back
1 Lira - Pius IX (Large bust; PON MAX) 1866-1868 photo
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1 Lira - Pius IX Large bust; PON MAX

 
Silver (.835) 5 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Pius IX (1846-1878)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1866-1868
Value
1 Lira
Currency
Lira (1866-1870)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Weight
5 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#3617
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

Value and date within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* STATO * PONTIFICIO *
1
LIRA
1866
R

Translation:
Papal State
1
Lira
1866
R

Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Lira - Pius IX (Large bust; PON MAX) 1866-1868 coin from 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 - - - - - -
1867 R 5339066 - - - - - -
1868 R 2049997 - - - - - -

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 MAX) 1866-1868 coin.