1 Quattrino - Benedict XIV (St. Apollinaire; double cross) ND (1740-1758) front 1 Quattrino - Benedict XIV (St. Apollinaire; double cross) ND (1740-1758) back
1 Quattrino - Benedict XIV (St. Apollinaire; double cross) ND (1740-1758) photo
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1 Quattrino - Benedict XIV St. Apollinaire; double cross ND

 
Copper 1.7 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Ravenna (Papal States)
Pope
Benedict XIV (Benedictus XIV) (1740-1758)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1740-1758
Value
1 Quattrino (0.002)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.7 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#58575
Rarity index
72%

Reverse

Saint Apollinaris standing facing, head left, long cross in left hand, right hand open downward toward church

Script: Latin

Lettering: S٠A٠ P٠RAV٠

Translation:
Saint Apollinaire
Ravenna

Edge

Plain

Comment

Many varieties exist in shield shapes and legends.

 

 

The papal arms are generally of two types, both with irregular shapes. The first one shows the design of Benedict XIV in an oval cartouche, in the second one  the three lines are totally inscribed in sagomated arm.

Interesting fact

The 1 Quattrino coin from Ravenna (Papal States) made of Copper weighing 1.7 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the reign of Pope Benedict XIV (1740-1758) and features a double cross on one side, which symbolizes the Papal States' allegiance to the Catholic Church.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1740-1758)  - - - - - -

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