© Artemide Aste
© Artemide Aste
1 Lira - Pius IX Medium bust
1866 year| Silver (.835) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius IX (1846-1878) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1866 |
| 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#380484 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 49% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
★ STATO ★ PONTIFICIO ★
1
LIRA
1866
R
Translation: Papal state
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The three bust sizes:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Lira - Pius IX (Medium bust) 1866 coin from Papal States is that it was minted during a time of significant political and religious change. Pope Pius IX, who was the Pope from 1846 to 1878, played a major role in the coin's design and production. The coin's obverse features a portrait of the Pope, while the reverse features the Papal States' coat of arms. This coin was minted during a period of religious and political turmoil, as the Papal States were facing challenges from the Italian unification movement, which aimed to unify Italy under a single government. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a symbol of the Papal States' rich cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1866 R | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Medium bust) 1866 coin.
