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1 Ducat - Innocent VIII ND
| Gold | 3.39 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Innocent VIII (Innocentius VIII) (1484-1492) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1484-1492 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Ducato) (24) |
| Currency | Groschen (1188-1534) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.39 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#300602 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
St. Peter in boat left, pulling net from water with both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: º SANCTVS º PETRVS º º ALMA º ROMA
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat coin was used as a means of payment in the Papal States during the reign of Pope Innocent VIII, and it was one of the first coins to feature the image of a pope. The coin's design included the pope's name and title, as well as an image of him on the obverse side, while the reverse side featured the coat of arms of the Papal States. This coin was significant not only for its monetary value but also for its historical and cultural significance, as it represented the power and influence of the Catholic Church during that time.
