ITALY - ITALIE Vatican, Pius IX (1846-1878). 20 lire 1868 - Year XXII, R, Rome. Av. PIVS IX PON. - M. A. (date). Left bust of Pius IX, below a fleuron. Rv. *STATO* PONTIFICIO*. Crown formed of two branches, in the centre: 20 LIRE (date) and in the exergue (workshop). MIR.3162/6 - M.348 - P.532 - Fr.280 ; Gold - 21 mm - 6 h NGC MS 63 (6289290-009). With a beautiful golden patina, this specimen shows very few handling marks. Superb at Fleur de coin. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.