1 Quattrino - Pius VI (Value in laurel wreath) 1783-1787 front 1 Quattrino - Pius VI (Value in laurel wreath) 1783-1787 back
1 Quattrino - Pius VI (Value in laurel wreath) 1783-1787 photo
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1 Quattrino - Pius VI Value in laurel wreath

 
Copper 2.5 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Pius VI (1775-1799)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1783-1787
Value
1 Quattrino (0.002)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.5 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#46504
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Value within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*
QVATRI
NO
ROMANO

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Quattrino - Pius VI (Value in laurel wreath) coin is that it was minted during the papacy 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 surrounding the value, was a common motif during this period and symbolized the Pope's commitment to wisdom and knowledge. Despite its small denomination, the coin is a valuable piece of history and a testament to the papacy of Pius VI.