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1 Quattrino - Paul III St. Peter standing ND
| Billon (.06945 silver) | 0.5 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Paul III (Paulus III) (1534-1549) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1534-1549 |
| Value | 1 Quattrino (0.002) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Billon (.06945 silver) |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#303670 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The Saint, nimbed, standing facing
front, with his head turned slightly to the left, holding the key erect in his right hand
in the right hand on his chest and in the left hand the book outstretched; no circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S٠PETRVS٠ALMA٠ROMA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Quattrino - Paul III (St. Peter standing) ND (1534-1549) coin from Papal States is that it features an image of St. Peter standing, which is a rare design element for coins of that time period. Most coins from the 16th century featured images of rulers or religious symbols, so the depiction of St. Peter on this coin makes it stand out as a unique piece of numismatic history.
