Doppio Giulio - Pius VI (Oval Shield) 1783-1796 front Doppio Giulio - Pius VI (Oval Shield) 1783-1796 back
Doppio Giulio - Pius VI (Oval Shield) 1783-1796 photo
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Doppio Giulio - Pius VI Oval Shield

 
Silver (.917) 5.39 g -
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Pius VI (1775-1799)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1783-1796
Value
2 Giuli (0.2)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
5.39 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#89416
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Holy Mother Church seated.

Script: Latin

Lettering: AVXILIVM DE SANCTO

Translation: Help from the Saint

Edge

Embossed leaves

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Doppio Giulio - Pius VI (Oval Shield) 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.