Muraiola of 4 Bolognini - Pius VI 1778-1796 front Muraiola of 4 Bolognini - Pius VI 1778-1796 back
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Muraiola of 4 Bolognini - Pius VI

 
Billon 2.9 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Bologna (Papal States)
Pope
Pius VI (1775-1799)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1778-1796
Value
4 Bolognini (1⁄20)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Billon
Weight
2.9 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#19471
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Under the protection of Saint PetroniusAutomatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: S · PETRON · B PROT·1796

Edge

Plain

Comment

Several varieties exist

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Muraiola coin is that it was issued 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.