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1 Ducato - Martin V ND
1420 year| Gold | 3.48 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Bologna (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Martin V (Martinus V) (1417-1431) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1420 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Ducato) (24) |
| Currency | Groschen (1188-1534) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#347735 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Full-length standing Saint Peter, nimbate, holding keys in right hand, capped arms of Carillo to right.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: PETRV APOSTOL
Lettering (regular font): PETRV APOSTOL
Translation: Peter, Apostle
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducato - Martin V ND (1420) from Bologna (Papal States) is an extremely rare coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Pope Martin V, who was the first Pope to return to Rome after the Western Schism, a period of great political and religious upheaval in Europe. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, showcasing the skill of the medieval mint masters who created it.
