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1 Piastra - Clemente X BEATO PIO V
1673 year| Silver (.917) | 31.97 g | 43.9 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement X (Clemens X) (1670-1676) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1673 |
| Value | 1 Piastra (1.05) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 31.97 g |
| Diameter | 43.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#29327 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
St. Pius V kneeling right by altar, angel holding Battle of Lepanto shroud
Script: Latin
Lettering: BEATO PIO V
Translation: Blessed Pius V
Edge
Plain
Comment
Pius V was the main proponent about the war against Turks; this is the reason the Angel holds the Lepanto Battle drape.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Piastra - Clemente X (BEATO PIO V) 1673 coin from the Papal States is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Clement X, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and his support for the arts. The coin's design features an image of the pope on one side and an image of the Papal States' coat of arms on the other, making it a unique and valuable collector's item for those interested in numismatics and religious history.
