© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
1 Sisto of 44 Quattrini - Sixtus V ND
| Silver (.8194) | 3.23 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Bologna (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Sixtus V (1585-1590) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1585-1590 |
| Value | 44 Quattrini (11⁄125) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.8194) |
| Weight | 3.23 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#364608 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
St. Petronius keeping the city and the pastoral
Below, the arms of Cardinal Legate Caetani on the left, and City Arms on the right
Script: Latin
Lettering: S٠PETRONIVS٠DE٠BONONIA
Edge
Plain
Comment
Variant with the arms of Cardinal Legate Salviati
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Sisto coin is that it was minted during the papacy of Sixtus V, who was known for his ambitious building projects and urban planning in Rome, including the construction of the Vatican's iconic St. Peter's Basilica.
