1 Zecchino - Pius VI Ornate shield

€29,407.00
IssuerPapal States
Year1775-1776
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Zecchino (2.15)
CurrencyScudo (1534-1835)
CompositionGold (.998)
Weight3.425 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1029, Fr#243, Munt#7-8, MIR#2760, Berman#2954
Obverse descriptionPapal arms.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPIVS VI PONT M A II
(Translation: Pius VI, High Pontiff, Year 2)
Reverse descriptionFemale figure symbolizing the Holy Roman Church with radiant head seating on clouds with in her hands a pair of keys. On the right a temple.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringAVXILIVM DE SANCTO 1776
(Translation: Help from the sanctuary)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1775  - A. I -
1776  - A. II -
Catalog ID1507141550
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