© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
1 Quadrupla - Urban VIII
1634 year| Gold (.986) | 13.32 g | 27.8 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Urban VIII (Urbanus VIII) (1623-1644) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1634 |
| Value | 1 Quadrupla (4) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 13.32 g |
| Diameter | 27.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#367306 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Archangel Michael slaying Satan with a spear; heraldic shield of the mint master at left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIVIT DEVS
G M
1634
Translation: God is alive
Comment
Mintmaster Stefano PallavicinoInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1634 Papal States Quadrupla coin made of Gold (.986) weighing 13.32g is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Urban VIII, who was known for his controversial policies and lavish spending. Despite the coin's high gold content and intricate design, it was not widely accepted in circulation due to its unusual denomination and the fact that it was not minted in accordance with the standard coinage system of the time. As a result, the coin has become a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
