1 Quattrino - Pius VI (Small Arms; Striped field) 1778-1779 front 1 Quattrino - Pius VI (Small Arms; Striped field) 1778-1779 back
1 Quattrino - Pius VI (Small Arms; Striped field) 1778-1779 photo
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1 Quattrino - Pius VI Small Arms; Striped field

 
Copper 2.1 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Bologna (Papal States)
Pope
Pius VI (1775-1799)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1778-1779
Value
1 Quattrino (0.002)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.1 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#187270
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Inscription and date within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BONO
NIA
DOCET
1779

Translation: Bologna teaches

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Quattrino - Pius VI (Small Arms; Striped field) coin from Bologna (Papal States) is that it was minted during a time of great political and religious upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued in 1778-1779, a period when the Papal States were facing challenges from the Enlightenment and the rise of secularism, which threatened the power and influence of the Catholic Church. Despite these challenges, the coin still bears the image of Pope Pius VI, highlighting the continued importance of the papacy during this time.