© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
1 Grosso - Pius VI AUXILIUM DE SANCTO - Laurel wreath ND
| Silver (.917) | 1.26 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius VI (1775-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1784-1787 |
| Value | 1 Grosso (0.05) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 1.26 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#46535 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Star above inscription within laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AVXILIVM
DE
SANCTO
Translation: Help from the Saint
Edge
Plain
Comment
Krause reports wrongly year XXI.Varieties in the wreath:
Counterclockwise laurel wreath with berries
© Numismatica Ranieri
Laurel wreath with mask below
© Numismatica Ranieri
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Grosso - Pius VI (AUXILIUM DE SANCTO - Laurel wreath) ND (1784-1787) coin from the Papal States is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Pius VI, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and his support for the arts and sciences. The coin's design, which features a laurel wreath and the inscription "AUXILIUM DE SANCTO," or "Help from the Saint," reflects the Pope's commitment to promoting the values of the Catholic Church and his belief in the power of religion to bring people together.
