© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
1 Quattrino Anonymous ND
| Billon (.080 silver) | 0.8 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Piacenza (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Adrian VI (Hadrianus VI) (1522-1523) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1522-1523 |
| Value | 4 Deniers (1 Quattrino) (⅙) |
| Currency | Groschen (1188-1534) |
| Composition | Billon (.080 silver) |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#428986 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wolf lying down left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AD٠PATRIAM٠ REDII
Comment
Though not struck in the name of Adrian, the type is attributed to his reign.
Varities exist in keys handles; a frond or clover can be on exergue reverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Quattrino coin from Piacenza (Papal States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Italy. The coin was issued in the early 16th century, a period marked by the rise of city-states and the decline of feudalism. The Papal States, in particular, were experiencing significant political and economic growth, and the minting of coins like the Quattrino was an important part of this process. The coin's unique blend of silver and other metals, known as Billon, was also a common feature of coins during this time period. Despite its small denomination, the 1 Quattrino coin played an important role in the everyday transactions of people living in Piacenza and the surrounding regions.
