© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
1 Quattrino - Benedict XIV Cartouche with shell
1751 year| Copper | 2.1 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Benedict XIV (Benedictus XIV) (1740-1758) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1751 |
| Value | 1 Quattrino (0.002) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#119534 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Value and date within a cartouche, shell above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QVATRINO
ROMANO
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Quattrino coin from the Papal States, issued during the reign of Benedict XIV in 1751, features a unique design element - a shell-shaped cartouche surrounding the pope's name. This distinctive feature was used to signify the coin's denomination and to differentiate it from other coins in circulation.
