© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
1 Ducato - Nicholas V ND
| Gold (.999) | 3.47 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Nicholas V (Nicolaus V) (1447-1455) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1447-1455 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Ducato) (24) |
| Currency | Groschen (1188-1534) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 3.47 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#116963 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Saint Peter holding keys and a book.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·+S·PETRVS· ·ALMA·ROMA
Translation:
Saint Peter
Soul of Rome
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducato - Nicholas V ND (1447-1455) coin is that it features an image of the Pope Nicholas V on one side and the coat of arms of the Papal States on the other. This coin was minted during Nicholas V's papacy, which lasted from 1447 to 1455, and was used as a means of promoting the Catholic Church and solidifying the Pope's authority. The use of gold in the coin's composition also signifies the wealth and power of the Papal States at the time.
