© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
½ Scudo Romano of 50 Baiocchi - Pius VI St. Petronius left; parted arm
1778 year| Silver (.917) | 12.55 g | 36.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bologna (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius VI (1775-1799) |
| Legate | Ignazio Gaetano Boncompagni-Ludovisi (1777-1785) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1778 |
| Value | ½ Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 12.55 g |
| Diameter | 36.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#116981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Saint Petronius seated on cloud, parted mintmasters arm on left and arm of City on right.
Value and mintmaster's intials below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S٠PETRONIVS٠ BONONIÆ٠PROT٠
F٠B٠ 50
Unabridged legend: Sanctus Petronius Bononiae protector
Translation: Saint Petronius, protector of Bologna
Edge
Leaf pattern in relief.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin 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.
