1 Quattrino - Niccolò Ludovisi 1651 front 1 Quattrino - Niccolò Ludovisi 1651 back
1 Quattrino - Niccolò Ludovisi 1651 photo
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1 Quattrino - Niccolò Ludovisi

1651 year
Copper 1.13 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Piombino (Italian States)
Prince
Niccolò Ludovisi (1634-1664)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1651
Value
1 Quattrino (1⁄60)
Currency
Lira (1595-1699)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.13 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#138910
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Ludovisi coat of arms surmounted by a five-pointed crown.

The coat of arms can be round, semi-oval, oval or hexagonal.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ASTRIS • ET • AVSTRO • SEC

Comment

Niccolò Ludovisi quattrini presents a remarkable range of variants.

Interesting fact

The 1 Quattrino coin from the Principality of Piombino, featuring Niccolò Ludovisi, has a unique feature - it has a hole in the center, which was a common design element in coins of the Italian States during that time period.