Bologna (Papal States) ½ Scudo Romano - Pius VI, 1778
St. Petronius facing left
Information
Country
Bologna (Papal States)
Bologna (Papal States)
Currency
Scudo
(1534 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Scudo Romano - Pius VI
Year
1778
Ruler
Pius VI
(1775–1799)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
12.55
Diameter (mm)
36.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Scudo Romano - Pius VI from Bologna (Papal States). Issued in 1778. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 36.5 mm and weighs 12.55 g.
- Obverse
- Papal arms in cartouche, below crossed keys and tiara. (Pope Pius VI, year 4)
- Reverse
- Saint Petronius seated on cloud, value and mintmasters mark below. (Saint Petronius, protector of Bologna)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1778 | — | IIII |
Mentioned in the community 0
No mentions yet.