© Stack's Bowers
© Stack's Bowers
1 Doppia - Pio VII APOSTOLORUM PRINCEPS - St. Peter - Ornate shield ND
| Gold (.917) | 5.469 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius VII (1800-1823) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1815-1830 |
| Value | 1 Doppia (2) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 5.469 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#107030 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Seated Saint in clouds facing.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRINCEPS APOSTOLORVM
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Papal States' 1 Doppia coin featuring Pope Pius VII (1815-1830) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil for the Papal States. The coin was issued during the reign of Pope Pius VII, who was imprisoned by Napoleon's forces in 1809 and later restored to power in 1814. The coin's design, featuring an ornate shield with the inscription "APOSTOLORUM PRINCEPS" (Prince of the Apostles), reflects the Pope's role as the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church. Despite the challenges faced by the Papal States during this period, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
