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½ Piastra - Clement XII DECVS PATRIÆ
1736 year| Silver (.917) | 14.64 g | 36.34 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement XII (Clemens XII) (1730-1740) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1736 |
| Value | ½ Piastra (21⁄40) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 14.64 g |
| Diameter | 36.34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#130509 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
St John of Florentines in Rome, roman numeral date and arms below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DECVS PATRIÆ
MDCC XXXVI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Piastra - Clement XII (DECVS PATRIÆ) 1736 coin from the Papal States is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Clement XII, who was known for his opposition to the Jesuit order. Despite this, the coin features an image of the Pope on one side and the Papal States' coat of arms on the other, highlighting the tension between the Pope's personal beliefs and his role as the head of the Catholic Church.
