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½ Scudo Romano of 50 Baiocchi - Pius VI St. Petronius left; simple arm
| Silver (.917) | 16.56 g | 35.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bologna (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius VI (1775-1799) |
| Legate | Ignazio Gaetano Boncompagni-Ludovisi (1777-1785) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1778-1780 |
| Value | ½ Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 16.56 g |
| Diameter | 35.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#84634 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Saint Petronius facing left, seated on clouds.
Simple arm of Legate Cardinal Boncompagni Ludovisi on left and arms of City on right below.
Engraver initials and value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BONONIÆ٠PROT٠ S٠PETRONIVS٠
F٠BAL٠ 50
Translation: St. Petronius Protector of Bologna
Engraver: Filippo Balugani
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.
