20 Bolognini - Pius VI 1778-1780 front 20 Bolognini - Pius VI 1778-1780 back
20 Bolognini - Pius VI 1778-1780 photo
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20 Bolognini - Pius VI

 
Silver (.917) 5.21 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Bologna (Papal States)
Pope
Pius VI (1775-1799)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1778-1780
Value
20 Bolognini (¼)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
5.21 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#116983
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Rampant lion to left holding a banner, value below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BONON · DOCET · 1778
LIBERTAS
20
F · B ·

Edge

The edge is not smooth but has decorative motifsAutomatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Bolognini - Pius VI 1778-1780 coin from Bologna (Papal States) is that it features an image of Pope Pius VI, who was the Pope at the time the coin was minted. The coin was minted during a time of great political and religious upheaval in Europe, and the image of the Pope on the coin served as a symbol of stability and continuity for the Catholic Church.