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½ Piastra - Clement XI CRESCENTINVS MARTYR VRBINI PATRONVS
| Silver (.917) | 15.75 g | 37.4 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement XI (Clemens XI) (1700-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1702-1704 |
| Value | ½ Piastra (21⁄40) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 15.75 g |
| Diameter | 37.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#138663 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Mounted Saint Crescentin slaying the dragon
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S٠CRESCENTINVS٠MARTYR٠VRBINI٠PATRONVS
٠1702٠
Translation: Saint Crescentius martyr patron of Urbin
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mint masters:PB - Pietro Paolo Borner (Peter Paul Borner)
EH - Ermenegildo Hamerani
Year 1704 has slightly different reverse design
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Piastra - Clement XI coin is that it features an image of the Crescentino Martyr, a Christian martyr who was venerated in the Papal States during the 18th century. The coin's design was meant to commemorate the martyr's legacy and promote the Catholic faith in the region.
