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1 Quattrino - Clement XII
1738 year| Copper | 2.1 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement XII (Clemens XII) (1730-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1738 |
| Value | 1 Quattrino (0.002) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#89829 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Star above value and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QVAT
TRINO
ROM·
1738
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Quattrino coin was used in the Papal States during the reign of Pope Clement XII (1730-1740). It was made of copper and had a unique design, featuring the Pope's crowned bust on one side and the Papal keys and tiara on the other. The coin was minted in Rome and was used for everyday transactions in the Papal States. Despite its small denomination, the 1 Quattrino coin was an important part of the local economy and was widely used by merchants, traders, and ordinary people. Today, it is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of the Papal States and its currency.
