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1 Piastra - Urban VIII
1624 year| Silver | 31.43 g | 44 mm |
| Issuer | Ferrara (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Urban VIII (Urbanus VIII) (1623-1644) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1624 |
| Value | 1 Piastra (1.05) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 31.43 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#295071 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
St. George on horseback right, slaying dragon to lower right; two coats-of-arms in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S GEORGIVS FERRARIÆ PROPTECTOR
T A B
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Piastra - Urban VIII 1624 from Ferrara (Papal States) coin is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Urban VIII, who was a member of the Barberini family and was known for his lavish spending and patronage of the arts. The coin's design features the papal coat of arms and an image of the pope himself, reflecting the powerful influence of the Catholic Church during this time period.
