1 Fiorino - Callixtus III ND (1455-1458) front 1 Fiorino - Callixtus III ND (1455-1458) back
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1 Fiorino - Callixtus III ND

 
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Description
Issuer
Comtat Venaissin (Papal States)
Pope
Callixtus III (Callistus III) (1455-1458)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1455-1458
Value
1 Gold Florin (6⁄5)
Currency
Livre Tournois
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#86188
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Motif of a tiara.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Fiorino - Callixtus III ND (1455-1458) coin from Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) made of Gold is that it features a unique design, with the portrait of Pope Callixtus III on one side and the coat of arms of the Papal States on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great change and reform within the Catholic Church, and its design reflects the influence of the Renaissance and the growing power of the Papacy.