1 Quattrino - Paul V (Arms) ND (1605-1621) front 1 Quattrino - Paul V (Arms) ND (1605-1621) back
1 Quattrino - Paul V (Arms) ND (1605-1621) photo
© Veilinghuis Eeckhout bvba - Joselito Eeckhout

1 Quattrino - Paul V Arms ND

 
Copper 2.4 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Ferrara (Papal States)
Pope
Paul V (Paulus V) (1605-1621)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1605-1621
Value
1 Quattrino (0.002)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.4 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#364014
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Three line inscription within beaded inner circle and wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FER
RARI
Æ

Translation: Ferrara

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Quattrino - Paul V (Arms) ND (1605-1621) coin from Ferrara (Papal States) is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the typical depiction of a saint or a religious symbol, this coin bears the coat of arms of Pope Paul V, who was the Pope at the time of its minting. This makes it a distinctive and rare example of a papal coin that showcases the Pope's personal emblem.