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10 Soldi / 50 Centesimi - Pius IX P· M·
| Silver (.835) | 2.5 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius IX (1846-1878) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1868-1869 |
| Value | 10 Soldi (½) |
| Currency | Lira (1866-1870) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#3583 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*STATO*PONTIFICIO*
10 SOLDI
50 R C MI
Translation:
Papal state
50 cents
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt
Edge
Reeded
Comment
KM# 1386.1: Big mint mark RKM# 1386.2: Small mint mark R similar to KM 1376
Krause Catalog shows a 1867 year for this typology, but it is a mistake. All 1867 year coins have legend PON· MAX·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1868 R | 8203846 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 R | 4432894 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Soldi / 50 Centesimi - Pius IX (P· M·) 1868-1869 coin.
