1 Lira - Pius IX Medium bust, Vatican City

1 Lira - Pius IX Medium bust, Vatican City, 1866 obverse image1 Lira - Pius IX Medium bust, Vatican City, 1866 reverse image
1 Lira - Pius IX Medium bust coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Vatican City flagVatican City
  • Years of Minting:
    1866
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Rome, Italy (476-date)
1 Lira - Pius IX Medium bust Reference Price

Reference Price

$7.99-$80.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Lira - Pius IX Medium bust Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Value and date within wreath.

Engraver:

Carl Friedrich Voigt

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Bust to left.

Engraver:

Carl Friedrich Voigt

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

1 Lira - Pius IX Medium bust Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

PIVS IX PONT٠MAX٠AN٠XXI

Reverse:

★ STATO ★ PONTIFICIO ★ 1 LIRA 1866 R

1 Lira - Pius IX Medium bust Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.835)

Size

1 Lira - Pius IX Medium bust sizes
  • Weight:5 g
  • Diameter:23 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded

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