© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
1 Doppia - Pio VII APOSTOLOR PRINCEPS - St. Peter ND
| Gold (.917) | 5.469 g | - |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius VII (1800-1823) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1801-1809 |
| Value | 1 Doppia (2) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 5.469 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#105808 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Seated Saint in clouds facing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOSTOLOR PRINCEPS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Papal States' 1 Doppia coin featuring Pope Pius VII (1801-1809) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and political change in Europe. The Papal States, which had been a powerful independent state for centuries, were invaded and occupied by Napoleon's France in 1808, and the Pope was forced to flee to exile in France. Despite this upheaval, the Papal States continued to mint coins, including the 1 Doppia, which features an image of St. Peter on one side and the Pope's name and title on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into a tumultuous period in European politics and religious leadership.
