2½ Scudi - Pio IX 1848-1863 front 2½ Scudi - Pio IX 1848-1863 back
2½ Scudi - Pio IX 1848-1863 photo
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2½ Scudi - Pio IX

 
Gold (.900) 4.334 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Pius IX (1846-1878)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1848-1863
Value
2½ Scudi = 250 Baiocchi (2.5)
Currency
Scudo (1835-1866)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
4.334 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#29315
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Value and date within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SCVSI
2.50
1858
R

Engraver: Niccolò Cerbara

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2½ Scudi coin from the Papal States is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Pius IX, who was the longest-reigning Pope in history, serving from 1846 to 1878.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1848 R 3197 - - - - - -
1853 R 117000 - - - - - -
1854 B 32000 - - - - - -
1854 R 276000 - - - - - -
1855 R 59000 - - - - - -
1856 B 8040 - - - - - -
1856 R 104000 - - - - - -
1857 B 6284 - - - - - -
1857 R 178800 - - - - - -
1858 B 2787 - - - - - -
1858 R 758550 - - - - - -
1859 B 66000 - - - - - -
1859 R 682550 - - - - - -
1860 R 315500 - - - - - -
1861 R 280700 - - - - - -
1862 R 184950 - - - - - -
1863 R 142000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Scudi - Pio IX 1848-1863 coin.