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1 Piastra - Sixtus V
1588 year| Silver | 31.88 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 | 31.88 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#299457 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Christ kneeling left, receiving rays from dove to upper left; tree to right, city in background to left
Script: Latin
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
The 1 Piastra - Sixtus V 1588 coin from the Papal States is interesting because it was minted during the reign of Pope Sixtus V, who was known for his reformist policies and his efforts to modernize the Papal States. This coin is a rare example of a silver coin minted during his papacy, and its design features the coat of arms of the Papal States on one side and an image of the pope on the other. Additionally, the coin's weight of 31.88 grams makes it a notable example of the standard circulation coinage of its time.
