Italian States - Papal States, Pius IX (1846 - 1878), 20 LIRE, 1869-XXIVR. 6.4g, 0.9000 Gold, .1866 Oz. AGW. Mintage: 76,000 units. VF+. (Note: After 11 Feb 1929, by which Italy recognized the sovereignty and independence of the new Vatican City state). Scarce.