© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
1 Quattrino - Urban VIII Bust
1623 year| Copper | 2.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Ferrara (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Urban VIII (Urbanus VIII) (1623-1644) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1623 |
| Value | 1 Quattrino (0.002) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#364438 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Saint George on hoseback right, slaying dragon.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S · GEORGIVS · FERRARIÆ · PROTEC
Unabridged legend: Sanctus Georgius Ferrariae Protector
Translation: Saint George, protector of Ferrara
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Quattrino - Urban VIII (Bust) 1623 from Ferrara (Papal States) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Pope Urban VIII, who was a member of the Barberini family and was known for his lavish spending and artistic patronage. This coin, made of copper and weighing 2.5 grams, features an image of the Pope's bust on one side and the Papal States' coat of arms on the other. Despite its small denomination, this coin is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, with only a limited number minted during its time.
