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5 Lire d'Oro - Pius IX

 
Gold (.900) 1.612 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Pius IX (1846-1878)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1866-1867
Value
5 Lire
Currency
Lira (1866-1870)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
1.612 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#38296
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Value and date within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
STATO PONTIFICIO
5 LIRE
1866

Translation: Papal states

Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Lire d'Oro - Pius IX 1866-1867 coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the Papal States. The coin was issued during the reign of Pope Pius IX, who was instrumental in the unification of Italy and the establishment of the modern Italian state. Despite the political turmoil of the time, the coin remains a symbol of the Papal States' rich history and cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1866 R 3226 - - - - - -
1867 R 3787 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Lire d'Oro - Pius IX 1866-1867 coin.