Papal States 1 Quattrino - Paul III, 1534 – 1549

St. Peter standing

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Papal States Papal States
Currency Scudo (1534 – 1835)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Quattrino
Year 1534 – 1549
Ruler Paul III (Paulus III) (1534–1549)
Composition Billon (.06945 silver)
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.5
Diameter (mm) 16.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Quattrino from Papal States. Issued from 1534 to 1549. Struck in Billon (.06945 silver). Measures 16.5 mm and weighs 0.5 g.

Obverse
Heart-shaped coat of arms with palmette, surmounted by by decussated keys with cord and a tiara; without circle (Paul 3rd Pontiff of Pontiffs)
Reverse
The Saint, nimbed, standing facing front, with his head turned slightly to the left, holding the key erect in his right hand in the right hand on his chest and in the left hand the book outstretched; no circle.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1534-1549) 

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