PIUS IX 20 LIRE AN XXIII 1868 ROME

Details

Weight	6.45 grams
Fineness Gold	900 ‰
Diameter	21 mm
Country	Vatican City State (Holy See)
Year	1868
Workshop	Rome
Face value	20 Lires
Striking	Of 1866 at 1870
Draw	76 000
Conservation status	TTB+
Metal	Gold
Slice	Striated
Corner axis	6
Political authority	Vatican

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Sold on 07/19/2023 at 960.00€

DESCRIPTION

Expert analyse

Good condition. Circulating coinage.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

OBVERSE :

Description: Bust of the Holy Father, Pius IX on the left.
Legend: PIVS IX PON- MAX-A-XXIII

REVERSE :

Description: crown formed by an oak branch and a laurel branch.
Legend: STATO PONTIFICIO 1868

HISTORY :

This type of currency was the first in the Papal States to use the decimal system.

BENEFITS

Historical interest
Very popular on the European market
Popular among collectors
Ideal gift

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