Pinatelle - Sixtus V Charles of Bourbon Legate
| Silver | 4.1 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Sixtus V (1585-1590) |
| Legate | Charles of Bourbon (1565-1591) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1585-1590 |
| Value | 1 Pinatelle (⅛) |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#137698 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Cross fleurdelisée.
Script: Latin
Lettering: KA DE BOVRBON CARD LEGA AVEN
Translation: Charles of Bourbon, cardinal legate of Avignon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pinatelle coin is that it was minted during the papacy of Sixtus V, who was known for his ambitious building projects and reforms within the Papal States. The coin's design features an image of Charles of Bourbon, who served as the Legate of the Papal States during Sixtus V's reign. The coin's silver content and relatively low weight also make it a unique and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
