© InAsta
© InAsta
1 Quattrino - Benedict XIV
| Copper | 2.1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Ferrara (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Benedict XIV (Benedictus XIV) (1740-1758) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1744-1748 |
| Value | 1 Quattrino (0.002) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#82781 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Inscription in three lines inside cartouche. Date, when present located on either side of "AE"
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FER
RARI
17Æ46
🟌
Translation: Ferrara
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coin exists in both dated and non-dated form. Similar to KM #140 with a different inscription.1744
Many minor variants in shape of cartouche and punctuation of legend
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Quattrino - Benedict XIV 1744-1748 from Ferrara (Papal States) coin is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Benedict XIV, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and promote education. The coin's design features an image of the Pope on one side and an image of the Papal States' coat of arms on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment in the Papal States during this time period and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
