© V.L. Nummus
© V.L. Nummus
1 Piastra - Annibale Albani Sede Vacante
1740 year| Silver | 29.19 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Camerlengo | Annibale Albani (Sede Vacante) (1740) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1740 |
| Value | 1 Piastra (1.05) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.19 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#314526 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Radiant dove among clouds
Script: Latin
Lettering: EMITTE. CŒLITVS. LVCIS. IVÆ. RADIVM
Interesting fact
The 1 Piastra - Annibale Albani (Sede Vacante) 1740 coin from the Papal States features an image of the coat of arms of the Albani family on the reverse side, which includes a depiction of a dolphin. This is interesting because the dolphin is a symbol of the Albani family's origins in the region of Albania, which was then part of the Ottoman Empire. The use of the dolphin on the coin highlights the family's connection to their ancestral homeland and adds a unique element to the coin's design.
