2 Lire - Pius IX Small bust

€1.00
IssuerPapal States
Year1866
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Lire
CurrencyLira (1866-1870)
CompositionSilver (.835)
Weight9.5 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIR#3167/2, Munt#48, Pag#556, Berman#3339
Obverse descriptionBust to left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPIVS IX PON · MAX · A · XXI
(Translation: Pius IX Supreme Pontiff Year 21)
Reverse descriptionValue and date within wreath.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering* STATO * PONTIFICIO * 2 LIRE 1866 R
(Translation: Papal State)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1866 R - A. XXI -
Catalog ID7114780740
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