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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Piastra - Antonio Barberini Sede Vacante
1655 year| Silver | 31.07 g | 43.1 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Camerlengo | Antonio Barberini (Sede Vacante) (1644, 1655, 1667, 1669-1670) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1655 |
| Value | 1 Piastra (1.05) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 31.07 g |
| Diameter | 43.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#129302 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Radiant dove.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INFVNDE AMOREM CORDIBVS
ROMA
Translation: Instill love in the hearts
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Piastra - Antonio Barberini (Sede Vacante) 1655 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Papal States. The coin was issued in 1655, just a few years after the death of Pope Innocent X, who had been involved in a bitter conflict with the Barberini family. Despite this, Antonio Barberini, the nephew of Innocent X, was able to become the next pope, taking the name Alexander VII. This coin was minted during his reign, and it features an image of him on one side and the Papal States coat of arms on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, providing a unique glimpse into the political and religious upheaval of 17th-century Europe.
