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1 Fiorino di Camera - Francesco Armellini de' Medici Sede Vacante ND
1523 year| Gold | 3.38 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Camerlengo | Francesco Armellini de' Medici (Sede Vacante) (1523) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1523 |
| Value | 1 Florin (1 Fiorino) (9) |
| Currency | Groschen (1188-1534) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.38 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#328559 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. Peter seated in a boat to left, drawing up his nets
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCTVS· PETRVS· ALMA· ROMA°
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Fiorino di Camera - Francesco Armellini de' Medici (Sede Vacante) ND (1523) coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and religious upheaval in the Papal States. The coin was issued during the Sede Vacante, or the period of time between the death of a pope and the election of a new one, which was a tumultuous and uncertain time for the Catholic Church. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of Francesco Armellini de' Medici, who was a prominent cardinal and politician of the time. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history that provides a unique glimpse into the political and religious climate of the Papal States during this period.
