½ Scudo - Clement XIV (Holy Mother Church) 1773 front ½ Scudo - Clement XIV (Holy Mother Church) 1773 back
½ Scudo - Clement XIV (Holy Mother Church) 1773 photo
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½ Scudo - Clement XIV Holy Mother Church

1773 year
Silver (.917) 13.25 g -
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Clement XIV (Clemens XIV) (1769-1774)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1773
Value
½ Scudo
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
13.25 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#314667
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Holy Mother Church, seated

Script: Latin

Lettering: FIAT. PAX. IN. VIR TV TE. TVA 1773

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Scudo - Clement XIV (Holy Mother Church) 1773 coin from the Papal States is that it features an image of Pope Clement XIV on one side and the coat of arms of the Papal States on the other. This coin was minted during Pope Clement XIV's reign, which lasted from 1769 to 1774, and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Papal States. The use of the image of the Pope and the coat of arms of the Papal States on the coin symbolized the authority and power of the Holy See and the Papal States.