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1 Piastra - Clemente XI FONTIS ET FORI ORNAMEN
1713 year| Silver (.917) | 31.90 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement XI (Clemens XI) (1700-1721) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1713 |
| Value | 1 Piastra (1.05) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 31.90 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#29400 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fountain of Piazza del Pantheon shown within Piazza
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FONTIS ET FORI ORNAMEN
E H
Translation: Ornamenting of the fountain and piazza
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Piastra - Clemente XI (FONTIS ET FORI ORNAMEN) 1713 coin from the Papal States is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Clement XI, 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 on one side and an image of a fountain and a building on the other, reflects the Pope's interest in architecture and the arts. The coin's silver content and weight also make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.
