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1 Piastra - Urbano VIII VIVIT DEVS - St. Michael trampling demons
1634 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Urban VIII (Urbanus VIII) (1623-1644) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1634 |
| Value | 1 Piastra (1.05) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#29281 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Angel with swords trampling demons.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1634 Papal States 1 Piastra coin featuring St. Michael trampling demons is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Urban VIII, who was known for his controversial political and religious reforms. The coin's design, which depicts St. Michael vanquishing Satan and his minions, may have been meant to symbolize the Pope's efforts to combat heresy and defend the Catholic Church against its enemies.
