Papal States 1 Piastra - Alessandro VIII, 1690 – 1691

LEGIONE AD BELLVM SACRVM INSTRVCTA - Holy Mother Church

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Papal States Papal States
Currency Scudo (1534 – 1835)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Piastra
Year 1690 – 1691
Ruler Alexander VIII (1689–1691)
Composition Silver (.917)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 31.102
Diameter (mm) 44
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Piastra from Papal States. Issued from 1690 to 1691. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 44 mm and weighs 31.1 g.

Obverse
Capped and bearded bust of Pope Alexander VIII to right (Alexander VIII, High Pontiff, Year 1
Hamerani made it)
Reverse
Female figure of Church with tiara, temple, and insignia, Papal arms below.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1691  — II
1690  — I

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