© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
1 Giulio Sede Vacante
1655 year| Silver | 2.93 g | 31.1 mm |
| Issuer | Ferrara (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Camerlengo | Antonio Barberini (Sede Vacante) (1644, 1655, 1667, 1669-1670) |
| Legate | Giambattista Spada (1654-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1655 |
| Value | 1 Giulio (0.1) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.93 g |
| Diameter | 31.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#117319 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of the city of Ferrara within cartouche, supported by two putti.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CIVITAS ✶ FERRARIA ✶1655
Comment
The coat of arms obverse are those of Giambattista Spada, who was Papal legate to Ferrara during the Sede Vacanted of 1654-1655.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Giulio (Sede Vacante) 1655 coin from Ferrara (Papal States) is that it features an image of the Papal tiara and keys on one side, which symbolizes the authority and power of the Pope.
