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1 Perpero Stara Perpera
| Silver | 5.70 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Ragusa (Croatian States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1294-1803) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1683-1750 |
| Value | 1 Perpero = 12 Grosetti (⅕) |
| Currency | Tallero (1294-1803) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.70 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#86556 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Christ within 13 stars. Lettering around between two little ornaments on both ends of the lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS TVTA
Translation: Safe Saviour
Comment
Perpero (in Croatian: Perpera) was minted 1683-1750. Its diameter was 26-29 mm. Weight between 3.98 and 6.42 g.Variations exist in form of obverse and reverse details (St. Blase, Christ, stars - regular or irregular) or lettering: PROT./PROTECTOR, RAEIP./REIP., RHAGVSINAE/RHAGVSINE/RHAGVSIN
One Perpero coin from 1695 exists, its weight is 14.35 g, its diameter is 30 mm, its thickness is 2 mm. Origin unknown.
After 1801 new type of Perpero was minted. Check link below for more information.
Interesting fact
The Republic of Ragusa, now known as Dubrovnik, was a sovereign state that existed from the 14th century to the 19th century, and it was one of the few cities in Europe that minted its coins during that time. The 1 Perpero coin was one of the most widely used coins in the Republic of Ragusa and was used for everyday transactions. It was made of silver and weighed 5.70 grams. It is an interesting fact that the Republic of Ragusa was one of the few cities in Europe that had the authority to mint its coins during that time, and the 1 Perpero coin was one of the coins that played an essential role in the economy of the Republic of Ragusa.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1707 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Perpero (Stara Perpera) 1683-1750 coin.
