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1 Quadrupla - Paul V
1611 year| Gold (.986) | 14 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Paul V (Paulus V) (1605-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1611 |
| Value | 1 Quadrupla (4) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#368736 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. Paul seated right, date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S٠PAVLVS٠ALMA٠ROMA
M٠DC٠XI٠
Comment
Mint master arms of Roberto PrimiInteresting fact
The 1 Quadrupla coin from the Papal States, minted during the reign of Pope Paul V in 1611, is interesting because it was made of gold (.986) and weighed 14 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time.
