Papal States lira

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The lira was the currency of the Papal States between 1866 and 1870. It replaced the scudo at a rate of 5.375 lire = 1 scudo ^[1] and was equivalent to the Italian lira. The lira was subdivided into 20 soldi (singular: soldo) or 100 centesimi (singular: centesimo).

[edit] Coins

Copper coins were issued in denominations of 1 centesimo, ½, 1, 2 and 4 soldi, with silver 5 and 10 soldi, 1, 2, 2½ and 5 lire, and gold 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 lire.

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Don's World Coin Gallery - Papal States
• Ron Wise's World Paper Money - Papal States ^{Mirror site}
• Global Financial Data currency histories table ( Microsoft Excel format)