1 Piastra - Innocent X 1653-1654 front 1 Piastra - Innocent X 1653-1654 back
1 Piastra - Innocent X 1653-1654 photo
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1 Piastra - Innocent X

 
Silver 31.59 g -
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Innocent X (Innocentius X) (1644-1655)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1653-1654
Value
1 Piastra (1.05)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Silver
Weight
31.59 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#311531
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Jesus standing, blessing St. Peter kneeling right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IN VERBO TVO .
ROMAE

Interesting fact

The 1 Piastra coin from the Papal States, issued during the reign of Pope Innocent X (1653-1654), was made of silver and weighed 31.59 grams. Despite its relatively small size, this coin was an important part of the Papal States' currency system and was used widely in trade and commerce throughout the region.