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1 Piastra - Clemente X Jubilee - DILIGIT DNVS PORTAS SION
1675 year| Silver (.917) | 31.78 g | 44 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement X (Clemens X) (1670-1676) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1675 |
| Value | 1 Piastra (1.05) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 31.78 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#29328 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Portico of the Vatican Basilica with group of pilgrims
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DILIGIT DNVS PORTAS SION
MDCL XXV
Translation:
He loves the gates of Zion
1675
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Piastra - Clemente X (Jubilee - DILIGIT DNVS PORTAS SION) 1675 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, which features an image of the Pope and the words "DILIGIT DNVS PORTAS SION" (God likes the gates of Zion), reflects the Pope's focus on religious reform and his desire to promote the Catholic faith.
