© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
1 Quadrupla - Antonio Barberini Sede Vacante ND
| Gold (.986) | 13.38 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Camerlengo | Antonio Barberini (Sede Vacante) (1644, 1655, 1667, 1669-1670) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1669-1670 |
| Value | 1 Quadrupla (4) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 13.38 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#366821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Radiant and flaming dove in inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ILLVXIT · ILLVCESCAT ADHVC
ROMA
Translation: (Holy Spirit) has already enlightened, enlightens even now
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Sede Vacante period, which means "empty seat" in Latin, referring to the period between the death of a Pope and the election of a new one. This coin was minted in 1669-1670, during the Sede Vacante that followed the death of Pope Clement IX.
