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1 Piastra - Antonio Barberini Sede Vacante
1667 year| Silver (.9167) | 32.05 g | 44 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Camerlengo | Antonio Barberini (Sede Vacante) (1644, 1655, 1667, 1669-1670) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1667 |
| Value | 1 Piastra (1.05) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 32.05 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#339889 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Radiant dove, ROMA in exergue divided by mintmasters arm
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DA RECTA SAPERE
RO MA
Translation: Give the right wisdom
Edge
Plain
Comment
A variety with stars on obverse and reverse and without the mintmasters arm is reported (Muntoni 4, MIR 1896/2)
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Piastra - Antonio Barberini (Sede Vacante) 1667 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Papal States. The coin was issued during the Sede Vacante, or the period of time between the death of a pope and the election of a new one, which lasted from 1667 to 1668. This was a time of political instability and power struggles within the Church, and the coin may have been minted as a way to solidify support for the Barberini family, who were powerful figures in the Papal States at the time. Despite the turmoil, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item for numismatists today.
