1 Carlino - Clement VII ND
| Silver (.9167) | 1.9 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Bologna (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement VII (Clemens VII) (1523-1534) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1523-1534 |
| Value | 1 Carlin (1 Carlino) (3⁄2) |
| Currency | Groschen (1188-1534) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#360293 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Saint Petronius seated holding pastoral in right hand and the city in the left one
Coat of arms of Cardinal Cybo on Saint right
Mint sign at the end of legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: S · PETRO · NIVS ·
Translation: Saint Petronius
Engraver: Benvenuto Cellini
Comment
Anonimous coinage attribuited to Clement VIIInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Carlino - Clement VII ND (1523-1534) coin from Bologna (Papal States) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Papal States. Pope Clement VII, who ruled from 1523 to 1534, was faced with the challenge of the Protestant Reformation and the subsequent wars of religion that broke out across Europe. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with its intricate designs and use of precious metals like silver.
