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½ Scudo Sede Vacante
1823 year| Silver (.917) | 13.25 g | 34.5 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Camerlengo | Bartolomeo Pacca (Sede Vacante) (1823) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1823 |
| Value | ½ Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 13.25 g |
| Diameter | 34.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#29319 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Female figure symbolizing the Holy Roman Church with radiant head seating on clouds with in her hands a pair of keys. On the right a temple.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AVXILIVM DE SANCTO •
B
Translation: Help from the Saint
Edge
Lettering: IN TERRA PAX
Translation: Peace on the Earth
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Sede Vacante period, which means "empty seat" in Latin, referring to the period between the death of a Pope and the election of a new one. This coin was minted in 1823, during the Sede Vacante period between the death of Pope Pius VII and the election of Pope Leo XII.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1823 B | 62800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Scudo (Sede Vacante) 1823 coin.
