1 Ducato - Pius II ND (1458-1464) front 1 Ducato - Pius II ND (1458-1464) back
1 Ducato - Pius II ND (1458-1464) photo
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1 Ducato - Pius II ND

 
Gold 3.49 g -
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Pius II (1458-1464)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1458-1464
Value
1 Ducat (1 Ducato) (24)
Currency
Groschen (1188-1534)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.49 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#320756
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pope seated right in a galley

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducato - Pius II ND (1458-1464) coin from Papal States is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "S" on the reverse side, which stands for "Sedes" or "Seat," representing the seat of the Papacy in Rome.