1 Sesino - Clement VIII ND (1592-1596) front 1 Sesino - Clement VIII ND (1592-1596) back
1 Sesino - Clement VIII ND (1592-1596) photo
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1 Sesino - Clement VIII ND

 
Billon 1.04 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Bologna (Papal States)
Pope
Clement VIII (Clemens VIII) (1592-1605)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1592-1596
Value
1 Sesino (1⁄250)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.04 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#350154
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

City coat of arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BONONIA. DOCET.
LIBER

Translation:
Bologna teachs
Freedom

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Sesino - Clement VIII ND (1592-1596) coin from Bologna (Papal States) is that it was minted during a time of significant political and religious upheaval. Pope Clement VIII, who ruled from 1592 to 1605, was known for his controversial policies and conflicts with European powers, including the excommunication of King Henry IV of France and his support for the Spanish Inquisition. Despite these tensions, the coin still bears the image of the Pope and the insignia of the Papal States, reflecting the powerful influence of the Catholic Church during this time period.