½ Bolognino - Clement XI
| Copper | 6.8 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bologna (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement XI (Clemens XI) (1700-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1709-1715 |
| Value | ½ Bolognino (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#260727 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Value above a half lion and the date under the lion
Script: Latin
Lettering: MEZO BOLOGNINO
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Bolognino - Clement XI 1709-1715 coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political and religious change in the Papal States. Clement XI was the Pope at the time, and he was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and its institutions. The coin's design, which features an image of the Pope on one side and the coat of arms of Bologna on the other, reflects the influence of the Church on the region's currency and culture.
