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50 Lire - Pius IX
| Gold (.900) | 16.129 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius IX (1846-1878) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1868-1870 |
| Value | 50 Lire |
| Currency | Lira (1866-1870) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 16.129 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#38282 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
STATO PONTIFICIO
50 LIRE
1868
Translation: Papal states
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Lire - Pius IX 1868-1870 coin from the Papal States is that it was minted during a time of significant political and religious change. The coin was issued during the reign of Pope Pius IX, who was the last pope to rule over the Papal States before they were annexed by the Kingdom of Italy in 1870. The coin's design features an image of the pope on one side and the Papal States' coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the political and religious authority of the papacy. Despite the historical significance of this coin, it is not considered a rare or highly valuable collector's item, and its value is primarily determined by its gold content.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1868 R | 257 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 R | 1460 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Lire - Pius IX 1868-1870 coin.
