© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
1 Quattrino - Filippo Guastavillani Sede Vacante ND
1585 year| Copper | 0.54 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Ancona (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Camerlengo | Filippo Guastavillani (Sede Vacante) (1585) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1585 |
| Value | 1 Quattrino (0.002) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.54 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#330391 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Half figure of a saint with key and book
Script: Latin
Lettering: S٠PETRVS٠ANCONA٠
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Sede Vacante (Vacant See) period of the Papal States, which occurred between the death of Pope Gregory XIII in 1585 and the election of Pope Sixtus V in 1586. This period was marked by political instability and power struggles within the Church, and the minting of coins during this time was seen as a way to maintain economic stability and continue the flow of commerce in the region. The coin's design, featuring Filippo Guastavillani, a prominent local bishop, was likely intended to promote unity and stability in the region during this tumultuous period.
