© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
1 Grosso - Pius VI AUXILIUM DE SANCTO - String wreath
1782 year| Silver (.9167) | 1.31 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius VI (1775-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1782 |
| Value | 1 Grosso (0.05) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 1.31 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#370512 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Star above inscription within string wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AVXILIVM
DE
SANCTO
Translation: Help from the Saint
Edge
Plain
Comment
With or without star on reverse.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Grosso - Pius VI (AUXILIUM DE SANCTO - String wreath) 1782 coin from the Papal States is that it features a unique design element - a string wreath surrounding the coat of arms on the reverse side of the coin. This design element was used to signify the coin's denomination and to differentiate it from other coins in circulation at the time.
