1 Zecchino - Pius VI 1782 front 1 Zecchino - Pius VI 1782 back
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1 Zecchino - Pius VI

1782 year
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Bologna (Papal States)
Pope
Pius VI (1775-1799)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1782
Value
1 Zecchino (2.15)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#365108
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Temple, flanked by 2 shields below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ADVENTVS · OPT · IMI · PRICIPIS ·
BONONIA
1782

Translation: The advent/arrival of the best princes

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Zecchino - Pius VI 1782 from Bologna (Papal States) coin is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Pius VI, who was the last Pope to rule over the Papal States before they were annexed by France in 1796. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history, made of gold and weighing 3.5 grams, and it serves as a reminder of the rich history and cultural heritage of the Papal States.