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1 Piastra - Clemente XI

1707 year
Silver 32.07 g 45 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Clement XI (Clemens XI) (1700-1721)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1707
Value
1 Piastra (1.05)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Silver
Weight
32.07 g
Diameter
45 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#311969
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Inscription in cartouche

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FIAT PAX
IN VIRTVTE
TVA

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Piastra - Clemente XI 1707 coin from the Papal States is that it was minted during a time of significant political and religious tension. The Papal States were a series of territories in Italy that were under the direct rule of the Pope, and the coinage of the region was closely tied to the political and religious developments of the time. The coin was minted during the reign of Pope Clement XI, who was known for his controversial policies and conflicts with European powers. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history and a testament to the enduring legacy of the Papal States.