½ Doppia - Pius VI 1778-1791 front ½ Doppia - Pius VI 1778-1791 back
½ Doppia - Pius VI 1778-1791 photo
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½ Doppia - Pius VI

 
Gold (.917) 2.73 g -
Description
Issuer
Bologna (Papal States)
Pope
Pius VI (1775-1799)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1778-1791
Value
½ Doppia (1)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
2.73 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#365119
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Initials below 2 shields.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BON · DOCET
· G · P ·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Doppia coin from Bologna (Papal States) made of Gold (.917) weighing 2.73 g 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 1796. This coin was minted in 1785 and features an image of the Pope on one side and the coat of arms of the Papal States on the other. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.