© Numismatica Picena
© Numismatica Picena
1 Quattrino - Innocent VIII ND
| Billon (.0903 silver) | 1.17 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Innocent VIII (Innocentius VIII) (1484-1492) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1484-1492 |
| Value | 4 Deniers (1 Quattrino) (⅙) |
| Currency | Groschen (1188-1534) |
| Composition | Billon (.0903 silver) |
| Weight | 1.17 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#417577 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Saint Peter and Saint Paul standing in front of a sill
Script: Latin
Lettering: S٠PETRVS٠S٠PAVLVS٠ALM٠ROM٠
Interesting fact
The 1 Quattrino coin from the Papal States, issued during the reign of Pope Innocent VIII (1484-1492), features an interesting design element - a unique symbol called the "keys of heaven" on the reverse side. This symbol, depicting a pair of crossed keys, represents the spiritual authority of the Pope and the Catholic Church.
