1 Piastra - Clemente XI 1706 front 1 Piastra - Clemente XI 1706 back
1 Piastra - Clemente XI 1706 photo
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1 Piastra - Clemente XI

1706 year
Silver 31.98 g 44 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Clement XI (Clemens XI) (1700-1721)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1706
Value
1 Piastra (1.05)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Silver
Weight
31.98 g
Diameter
44 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#311967
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

St. Peter in ship, right two seraphim above

Interesting fact

The 1 Piastra coin was minted during the reign of Pope Clement XI, who was the Pope from 1700 to 1721. The coin features an image of the Pope on one side and the Papal States' coat of arms on the other. The coat of arms includes the keys of St. Peter and the papal tiara, which symbolize the Pope's authority and power. The coin was made of silver and weighs 31.98 grams, making it a substantial piece of currency for its time.