½ Piastra - Clement XI (CIVITAS VRBINI) 1705 front ½ Piastra - Clement XI (CIVITAS VRBINI) 1705 back
½ Piastra - Clement XI (CIVITAS VRBINI) 1705 photo
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½ Piastra - Clement XI CIVITAS VRBINI

1705 year
Silver (.917) 13.214 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Clement XI (Clemens XI) (1700-1721)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1705
Value
½ Piastra (21⁄40)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
13.214 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#29398
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

City view of Urbino

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* CIVITAS * VRBINI *
MD // CCV

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1705 Papal States ½ Piastra coin is that it features an image of the Papal States' coat of arms on one side, which includes the keys of St. Peter and the papal tiara, symbolizing the authority of the Pope.