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1 Quadrupla - Clement X ND
1673 year| Gold (.9167) | 13.33 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement X (Clemens X) (1670-1676) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1673 |
| Value | 4 Scudi |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 13.33 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#373349 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
King David seated right, playing harp.
Arm of mint master Mons. Giovanni Battista Costaguti below
Script: Latin
Lettering: NO PROIICIAS ME IN TEM PORE SENECTVTIS
Translation: Do not leave me in my old age
Comment
Obverse legend is from Psalms LXX,9 and it is referred to the age of the Pope, crowned at 80 years old.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Quadrupla - Clement X ND (1673) coin from the Papal States is that it was minted during a time of significant political and religious upheaval. The Papal States were a series of territories in Italy that were under the direct rule of the Pope, and the coinage of the region was closely tied to the political and religious developments of the time. The 1 Quadrupla coin was minted during the reign of Pope Clement X, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and assert its authority in the face of growing secularism and political instability. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with its gold content and historical significance making it a unique piece of numismatic history.
