2 Zecchini - Pius VI 1786-1787 front 2 Zecchini - Pius VI 1786-1787 back
2 Zecchini - Pius VI 1786-1787 photo
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2 Zecchini - Pius VI

 
Gold (.986) 6.85 g -
Description
Issuer
Bologna (Papal States)
Pope
Pius VI (1775-1799)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1786-1787
Value
2 Zecchini (4.3)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
6.85 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#116968
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

St. Petronius seated on cloud, 2 shields below, date in legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: S • PETRON • BON • PROT • 1786

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Zecchini coin from Bologna (Papal States) made of Gold (.986) weighing 6.85 g 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.