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1 Lira - Pius IX Large bust, PON MAX
| Issuer | Papal States |
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| Year | 1866-1868 |
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| Thickness | 1 mm |
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| Obverse description | Large bust of Pope Pius IX facing left, wearing the camauro (papal cap) and richly embroidered papal vestments with a decorative morse at the chest. The portrait is rendered in high relief with fine detail in the hair, facial features, and ecclesiastical robes. The circumscribed legend reads PIVS IX PON٠MAX٠AN٠XXI, denoting his name, pontifical title, and regnal year. A small ornamental floral device appears at the base of the bust, serving as a divider below the truncation. The entire design is bordered by a continuous inner beaded ring. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | PIVS IX PON٠MAX٠AN٠XXI (Translation: Pius 9th Supreme Pontiff Year 21) |
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