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100 Lire - Pius IX
| Gold (.900) | 32.258 g | 35.5 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius IX (1846-1878) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1866-1869 |
| Value | 100 Lire |
| Currency | Lira (1866-1870) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 32.258 g |
| Diameter | 35.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#38295 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
STATO PONTIFICIO
100
LIRE
1866
R
Translation: Papal states
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Lire - Pius IX 1866-1869 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 an image of the Pope, while the reverse features the Papal States' coat of arms. This coin was also minted during a time when the Papal States were facing economic challenges, and the use of gold in the coin's production was a symbol of the Papal States' wealth and power.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1866 R | 1117 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 R | 545 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 R | 450 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Lire - Pius IX 1866-1869 coin.
