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1 Picciolo - Pius II with keys
1462 year| Billon | 0.35 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Spoleto (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius II (1458-1464) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1462 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1 Picciolo) (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Groschen (1188-1534) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.35 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#245691 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crossed keys, tied with eyelet
Script: Latin
Lettering: ٠PROVINCIE٠DVCATV
Translation: Duchy (of Spoleto) Province
Comment
The lettering could variate.Head variations:
With/without starting point or flower/with both - [ • / ۞ / / ۞ • ]
PP •
With/without 2 number of Pius II: [ II • / ]
Pontifex: [ PON • / P •/ PONT •]
With/without A of anno (year): [ A •/ / AN •]
Year of pontificate: [ III / IIII ]
Back variations:
With/without starting point/flower/cross/star - [ • / ۞ / ۞ • / ✠ / ✠ • / * • ]
Province - [ PVINCIE • / PROVINCIE • / PROVINCIA • ]
Duchy - [ DVCA / DVCAT / DVCAT' / DVCATV ]
Interesting fact
The Picciolo coin with the image of Pius II (with keys) from Spoleto (Papal States) is fascinating because it was created during a time of great change in the Papal States. Pius II, who ruled from 1458 to 1464, was instrumental in attempting to reform the Catholic Church and restore its power. This coin, made of Billon and weighing only 0.35 grams, was likely used extensively in everyday transactions during that time. Despite its small size, it holds significant historical value as a symbol of the economic and political climate of the Papal States during the 15th century.