1 Lira - Alexander VII 1662-1665 front 1 Lira - Alexander VII 1662-1665 back
1 Lira - Alexander VII 1662-1665 photo
© Numismatica Ranieri

1 Lira - Alexander VII

 
Silver 5.96 g -
Description
Issuer
Bologna (Papal States)
Pope
Alexander VII (1655-1667)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1662-1665
Value
20 Bolognini (¼)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.96 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#117315
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Rampant lion facing left with shield, value below in exergue. Lettering around

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BONONIA·DOCET·1665·
B P
·20·

Interesting fact

The 1 Lira coin from the Papal States, issued during the reign of Alexander VII (1662-1665), features an image of the Pope on one side and an image of St. Peter on the other. This coin was made of silver and weighed 5.96 grams. It's interesting to note that the coin's design was influenced by the artistic style of the Baroque period, which was popular during that time.