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1 Giulio - Guido Ascanio Sforza Sede Vacante ND
1555 year| Silver | 2.71 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Ancona (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Camerlengo | Guido Ascanio Sforza di Santa Fiora (Sede Vacante) (1549-1550; 1555; 1559) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1555 |
| Value | 1 Giulio (0.1) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.71 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#321379 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
St. Peter standing holding keys on the right hand and a book on the right one
Script: Latin
Lettering: · ANCONA · S · PETRVS
Comment
A different type exists for this speciment, showing Saint Peter holding keys and book with both hands together (MIR 1015 - Munt 6-7)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Sede Vacante (Vacant See) period, which refers to the time between the death of a Pope and the election of a new one. This period was marked by political instability and power struggles within the Papal States, and the coinage of the time often reflected these tensions. The 1 Giulio coin, featuring Guido Ascanio Sforza, was likely minted to help finance the military campaigns of the Papal States during this tumultuous period.
