© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
1 Piastra - Sisto V INTE SIGNVM NOSTRE REDEMPTIONIS
1588 year| Silver | 31.38 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Sixtus V (1585-1590) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1588 |
| Value | 1 Piastra (1.05) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 31.38 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#117929 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: INTE·SIGNVM·NOSTRE·REDEMP·TIONIS·
Comment
Sixtus V issued the Piastra with a value of 100 Baiocchi = 10 Giuli, but soon later, during Urban VIII, it becomes 105 BaiocchiInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Piastra - Sisto V coin is that it features the Latin inscription "INTE SIGNVM NOSTRE REDEMPTIONIS" which translates to "Not by our signs, but by our redemption" on its reverse side. This inscription reflects the religious beliefs of the Papal States during the time it was minted in 1588.
