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1 Lira - Pius IX Large bust, PON M
| Issuer | Papal States |
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| Year | 1868-1869 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#1387, MIR#3168/10-12, Munt#53 (d,e,f), Pag#573-575, Berman#3342 |
| Obverse description | Large draped bust of Pope Pius IX facing left, wearing the camauro and richly embroidered papal vestments with ornate floral motifs visible at the collar. The portrait is rendered in high relief with fine detail to the facial features and clerical dress. The encircling Latin legend reads PIVS IX PON M A XXIII, identifying the pontiff and his regnal year, divided around the bust. A beaded border frames the entire design. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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