½ Scudo - Pius VII (Holy Mother Church) 1800-1816 front ½ Scudo - Pius VII (Holy Mother Church) 1800-1816 back
½ Scudo - Pius VII (Holy Mother Church) 1800-1816 photo
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½ Scudo - Pius VII Holy Mother Church

 
Silver (.917) 13.25 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Pius VII (1800-1823)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1800-1816
Value
½ Scudo
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
13.25 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#112385
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Seated female in clouds holding keys and church.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AVXILIUM DE SANCTO. 1802
GIIAMERAN

Interesting fact

The ½ Scudo coin from the Papal States, featuring Pope Pius VII, has an interesting feature. The coin's design includes a unique blend of religious and political symbolism. On one side, the coin features an image of the Pope, representing the religious authority of the Holy See. On the other side, the coin bears an image of the Papal States' coat of arms, which includes the Keys of St. Peter and the papal tiara, symbolizing the political power of the Pope as the head of state. This blending of religious and political symbols highlights the unique status of the Papal States as a theocratic state, where the Pope held both spiritual and temporal authority.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1802  57280 - - - - - -
1803  26520 - - - - - -

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