1 Quattrino - Paul V (Gregorian year) 1612-1613 front 1 Quattrino - Paul V (Gregorian year) 1612-1613 back
1 Quattrino - Paul V (Gregorian year) 1612-1613 photo
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1 Quattrino - Paul V Gregorian year

 
Copper 3.45 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Ferrara (Papal States)
Pope
Paul V (Paulus V) (1605-1621)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1612-1613
Value
1 Quattrino (0.002)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Copper
Weight
3.45 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#190422
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Saint George on horseback right, slaying dragon, within beaded circle. Legend begins lower left, date at end.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PROTECTOR ⠂FERRARIAE
1613

Translation: Protector of Ferrara.

Comment

Variants exist:
- the obverse legend can begin at left
- the date may appear in exergue reverse, with legend FERRARIAE PROTECTOR from left:

© Bertolami Fine Arts

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Quattrino coin from Ferrara (Papal States) made of Copper weighing 3.45g is that it was issued during the reign of Pope Paul V (1605-1621), who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and his support for the arts. The coin's design, which features the Pope's image on one side and the Ferrara coat of arms on the other, reflects the close relationship between the Papal States and the city of Ferrara during this time period.