2 Doppie - Pius VI (Oval shields) 1787-1796 front 2 Doppie - Pius VI (Oval shields) 1787-1796 back
2 Doppie - Pius VI (Oval shields) 1787-1796 photo
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2 Doppie - Pius VI Oval shields

 
Gold (.917) 10.94 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Bologna (Papal States)
Pope
Pius VI (1775-1799)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1787-1796
Value
2 Doppie (4)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
10.94 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#364997
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value below 2 shields.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BONON · DOCET ·
2 · DOP ·

Translation: Bologna teaches

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Doppie coin from Bologna (Papal States) 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.