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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
½ Zecchino - Pius VI
1786 year| Gold (.986) | 1.73 g | - |
| Issuer | Bologna (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius VI (1775-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1786 |
| Value | ½ Zecchino (1.075) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 1.73 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#365084 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
St. Petronius seated on cloud, 2 shields below, date in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S • PETRON • BON • PROT • 1786
G • P •
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Zecchino - Pius VI 1786 from Bologna (Papal States) 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. This coin, made of gold (.986) and weighing 1.73g, was used as a standard circulation coin in the Papal States during that time.
