© Nomisma
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1 Giulio - Guido Ascanio Sforza Sede Vacante; St. Paul
1559 year| Silver | 3.18 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Camerlengo | Guido Ascanio Sforza di Santa Fiora (Sede Vacante) (1549-1550; 1555; 1559) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1559 |
| Value | 1 Giulio (0.1) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.18 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#371841 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
St. Paul standing holding sword and books.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · ALMA · ROMA · · S · PAVLVS ·
Translation:
Soul Rome
St. Paul
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Giulio coin from the Papal States is that it features an image of St. Paul on the reverse side, which was a common motif on coins issued during the Sede Vacante period, indicating the papacy was vacant and awaiting a new pope's election.
