Brief History
We give a brief history of the Papal States on our main Papal States
page.
Papal States Gold Coins
The coin denomination used by Papal States include zecchino, (plural zecchini), scudo (plural scudi), and lira (plural lire).
This page relates solely to zecchini.
Technical Specifications
| Denomination | Description | Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Gold Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Zecchino
|
1284 - | 21.35 | 3.4940 | .9990 | .1122 |
Description
Obverse
Coat of arms, with the legend:
PIUS SEXTUS PON M A IX
Reverse
An image of Christ on a cloud, holding a key in his right hand, and a temple (the Church?) in his right hand, with the legend:
AUXILIUM DE SANCTO (with the help of The Holy One).
Prices & Availability
The prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.
| Date | State | Reign | Denomination | Grade | Mintage | Availability | Price £ | Price $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1783 IX
|
Papal States | Pius VI (Sextus) | Zecchino | Fine | Yes | £150 | $285 |
Notes on Table
Denomination = (Face Value)
Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £5 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10 per order
USA Insured Shipping $20 per order
Reverse of 1783 Papal States Gold Zecchino
Obverse of 1783 Papal States Gold Zecchino
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