½ Zecchino - Clement XIII 1758-1767 front ½ Zecchino - Clement XIII 1758-1767 back
½ Zecchino - Clement XIII 1758-1767 photo
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½ Zecchino - Clement XIII

 
Gold (.998) 1.73 g -
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Clement XIII (Clemens XIII) (1758-1769)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1758-1767
Value
½ Zecchino (1.075)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Gold (.998)
Weight
1.73 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#360558
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Seated figure on clouds holding keys, holy door at right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SVPRA · FIRMAM PE TRAM 1758

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Zecchino - Clement XIII 1758-1767 coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political and religious change in the Papal States. Pope Clement XIII, who ruled from 1758 to 1767, was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and its institutions, and this coin may have been minted as part of those efforts. Additionally, the fact that it is made of gold (.998) and weighs 1.73g suggests that it was a valuable and highly sought-after coin during its time.