1 Quattrino - Sixtus IV (S LAVREN' D VITERB) ND (1471-1484) front 1 Quattrino - Sixtus IV (S LAVREN' D VITERB) ND (1471-1484) back
1 Quattrino - Sixtus IV (S LAVREN' D VITERB) ND (1471-1484) photo
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1 Quattrino - Sixtus IV S LAVREN' D VITERB ND

 
Billon 1.1 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Viterbo (Papal States)
Pope
Sixtus IV (1471-1484)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1471-1484
Value
4 Deniers (1 Quattrino) (⅙)
Currency
Groschen (1188-1534)
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.1 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#371303
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Saint standing holding book and grill

Script: Latin

Lettering: S٠LAVREN' D٠VITERB٠

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Quattrino - Sixtus IV (S LAVREN' D VITERB) ND (1471-1484) coin from Viterbo (Papal States) is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Sixtus IV, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and his support for the arts. The coin's design features an image of the Pope on one side and the coat of arms of Viterbo on the other, making it a unique and historically significant piece of currency.