½ Doppia - Pius VI 1787 front ½ Doppia - Pius VI 1787 back
½ Doppia - Pius VI 1787 photo
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½ Doppia - Pius VI

1787 year
Gold (.917) 2.73 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Pius VI (1775-1799)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1787
Value
½ Doppia (1)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
2.73 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#363851
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Seated saint facing.

Script: Latin

Lettering: APOSTOLOR PRINCEPS

Edge

Stringed

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Doppia - Pius VI 1787 coin from the Papal States is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Pius VI, who was the last Pope to rule over the Papal States before they were annexed by France in 1798.