© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Quadrupla - Paul V
1607 year| Gold (.986) | 12.98 g | - |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Paul V (Paulus V) (1605-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1607 |
| Value | 1 Quadrupla (4) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 12.98 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#382341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. Paul seated holding sword at an angle and book on the knees.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S PAVLVS ALMA ROMA
Translation: St. Paul, Soul Rome
Interesting fact
The 1 Quadrupla coin from the Papal States, minted in 1607 during the reign of Pope Paul V, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of gold that was 98.6% pure, which is unusually high for a circulating coin. Most coins of that time were made of lower-quality metals, such as copper or silver, so the use of gold in this coin speaks to its value and significance. Additionally, the coin weighs 12.98 grams, which is relatively heavy for a coin of its size, further emphasizing its value and importance.
