© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Zecchino - Benedict XIII
1729 year| Gold (.998) | 3.45 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Benedict XIII (Benedictus XIII) (1724-1730) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1729 |
| Value | 1 Zecchino (2.15) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Gold (.998) |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#360817 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rose with buds and stem, value above, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ZECCHINO ROMANO
1729
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Zecchino - Benedict XIII 1729 coin from the Papal States is that it was minted during a time of significant political and religious turmoil. The Papal States were a series of territories in Italy that were under the direct rule of the Pope, and the coin was minted during the reign of Pope Benedict XIII, who was known for his controversial policies and conflicts with European powers. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item due to its rarity and historical significance.
