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2 Lire - Pius IX
| Silver (.835) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius IX (1846-1878) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1866-1870 |
| Value | 2 Lire |
| Currency | Lira (1866-1870) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#3604 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* STATO * PONTIFICIO *
2 LIRE
1867
R
Translation: Papal states
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt
Edge
Reeded
Comment
KM1379.1 - without decoration under the bustKM1379.2 - obverse legend "PON · MAX · "
KM1379.3 - obverse legend "PON · M · "
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Lire coin from the Papal States, minted during the reign of Pope Pius IX (1866-1870), is that it was the first coin to feature the image of a Pope on one side and the coat of arms of the Papal States on the other. This design was a departure from the previous coinage of the Papal States, which had featured images of saints or allegorical figures. The use of the Pope's image on the coin was seen as a symbol of the Papal States' independence and sovereignty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1866 R | 987000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 R | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 R | 978000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 R | 810000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 R | 179000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Lire - Pius IX 1866-1870 coin.
