5 Lire 1870 An XXV Rome Pius IX Papal States

5 Lire 1870 An. XXV

Pope Pius IX (Giovanni Mastai Ferretti) (1846-1870) Rome Mint

Obv: Bust left, with skullcap, skullcap and stole.

Rev: Value and written between branches of laurel and an oak.

Ref: Pagani 550; Gigante 283.

Weight: 25 gr.

Diameter: 38 mm

Grade: MS66 with exceptional luster.

Notes: Truly sublime with fresh surfaces that are awash in satiny, argent tone and possess an incredible amount of original luster that effortlessly covers the fields in mint brilliance.