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2 Lire - Pius IX
| Issuer | Papal States |
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| Year | 1866-1870 |
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| Weight | 10 g |
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| Obverse description | Draped bust of Pope Pius IX facing left, wearing the papal zucchetto and richly embroidered cope with scrollwork and floral ornamental detail. The effigy is rendered in high relief with fine engraving of the hair and vestments. The circumferential Latin legend reads PIVS IX PON · MAX · A · XXII, indicating the pontifical year of reign. A beaded border frames the design. |
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| Obverse lettering | PIVS IX PON · MAX · A · XXII (Translation: Pius IX, Greatest Bishop, year) |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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