½ Zecchino - Benedict XIV (Jubilee) 1750 front ½ Zecchino - Benedict XIV (Jubilee) 1750 back
½ Zecchino - Benedict XIV (Jubilee) 1750 photo
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½ Zecchino - Benedict XIV Jubilee

1750 year
Gold (.998) 1.73 g -
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Benedict XIV (Benedictus XIV) (1740-1758)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1750
Value
½ Zecchino (1.075)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Gold (.998)
Weight
1.73 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#360938
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Papal arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering: REPENTE DE CŒLO

Translation: Suddenly from the Sky

Interesting fact

The ½ Zecchino - Benedict XIV (Jubilee) 1750 coin from the Papal States is interesting because it was minted during a time when the Papal States were facing significant financial challenges. Despite the economic difficulties, the coin was made of gold (.998) and weighed 1.73 grams, indicating the value and importance placed on it by the Papal States.