© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
1 Ducat - Sixtus IV ND
| Gold (.999) | 3.53 g | 23.7 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Sixtus IV (1471-1484) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1471-1484 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Ducato) (24) |
| Currency | Groschen (1188-1534) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 3.53 g |
| Diameter | 23.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#370500 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Peter standing and holding book and keys at left; Saint Paul standing and holding book and sword at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
٠S٠PETRVS٠S٠PAVLVS٠
٠ROMA٠
Translation:
Saint Peter and Saint Paul
Rome
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Sixtus IV ND (1471-1484) coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letters "S.P.Q.R." (Senatus Populusque Romanus) which represents the Roman Senate and People. This symbol was used during the Renaissance period to signify the revival of classical Roman culture and values.
