1 Quattrino - Gregorivs XIII ND (1572-1585) front 1 Quattrino - Gregorivs XIII ND (1572-1585) back
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1 Quattrino - Gregorivs XIII ND

 
Billon 0.65 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Macerata (Papal States)
Pope
Gregory XIII (Gregorius XIII) (1572-1585)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1572-1585
Value
1 Quattrino (0.002)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.65 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#318909
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Half figure of St. Peter nimmed in front, holding the upright keys facing out with his hand and the book clasped to his chest with his left hand

Script: Latin

Lettering: S •PETRVS •MACERATA

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Quattrino coin from Macerata (Papal States) is that it was issued during the reign of Pope Gregory XIII, who is best known for introducing the Gregorian calendar, which is still in use today.