© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Ducato - Callixtus III ND
| Gold (.999) | 3.51 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Callixtus III (Callistus III) (1455-1458) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1455-1458 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Ducato) (24) |
| Currency | Groschen (1188-1534) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 3.51 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#320057 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
St. Peter standing facing, holding keys and Gospels, all within quadrilobe
Script: Latin
Lettering: + S • PETRVS • – ALMA ROMA
Translation:
Saint Peter
Soul of Rome
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducato - Callixtus III ND (1455-1458) coin is that it was issued during a time of significant religious and political change in the Papal States. Pope Callixtus III, who ruled from 1455 to 1458, was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and his support for the arts and humanism. The coin's design, which features an image of the Pope on one side and the Papal States' coat of arms on the other, reflects the religious and political themes of the time. Additionally, the use of gold in the coin's composition adds to its value and significance, making it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
