1 Lira - Pius IX (Small bust) 1866 front 1 Lira - Pius IX (Small bust) 1866 back
1 Lira - Pius IX (Small bust) 1866 photo
© Numismatica Ranieri

1 Lira - Pius IX Small bust

1866 year
Silver (.835) 5 g 23 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#32128
Rarity index
28%

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



Example of obverse without ornament below bust:


©Nomisma

The three bust sizes:

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Lira - Pius IX (Small bust) 1866 coin from Papal States is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Pius IX, who was the longest-reigning Pope in the history of the Catholic Church, serving for over 31 years.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1866 R 7633933 - - - - - -

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