© InAsta
© InAsta
Piastra - Clement XI
1709 year| Silver | 31.1 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Ferrara (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement XI (Clemens XI) (1700-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1709 |
| Value | 1 Piastra (1.05) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#319364 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend in four lines above Cardinal Casoni coat of arms with cherub's face at base, all inside a cartouche
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN
TESTIMONIA
TVA＊ET＊NON＊IN
AVARITIAM
Translation: In Your witness, and not in greed
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Piastra - Clement XI 1709 from Ferrara (Papal States) coin is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Clement XI, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and his support for the arts. The coin's design, which features an image of the Pope on one side and the Papal States' coat of arms on the other, reflects the religious and political significance of the Papal States during this time period.