1 Bianco - Pius IV ND (1559-1565) front 1 Bianco - Pius IV ND (1559-1565) back
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1 Bianco - Pius IV ND

 
Silver 4.7 g 29.7 mm
Description
Issuer
Bologna (Papal States)
Pope
Pius IV (1559-1565)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1559-1565
Value
1 Bianco (⅛)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.7 g
Diameter
29.7 mm
Thickness
0.5 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#309208
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Rampant lion left, holding a flag on a pole. Lettering around

Script: Latin

Lettering: BONONIA ∙ MATER ∙ STVDIORVM ∙

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Bianco - Pius IV ND (1559-1565) coin from Bologna (Papal States) is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letters "S.P.Q.R." (Senatus Populusque Romanus) on the reverse side, which signifies the coin's origin from the Roman Senate and People.