Ferrara (Papal States) Piastra - Paul V, 1619 – 1620

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ferrara (Papal States) Ferrara (Papal States)
Currency Scudo (1534 – 1835)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Piastra
Year 1619 – 1620
Ruler Paul V (Paulus V) (1605–1621)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 31.8
Diameter (mm) 43
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Piastra from Ferrara (Papal States). Issued from 1619 to 1620. Struck in Silver. Measures 43 mm and weighs 31.8 g.

Obverse
Bust of Pope Paul facing right, wearing cap and hood. Date below bust (Paolo (Fifth)Borghese, Pope)
Reverse
Saint George, armored and on horseback, riding toward right, striking dragon with lance. In exergue, personal arms and city arms of Ferrara (Saint George, protector of Ferrara)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1620  — KM #30
1619  — KM#22. Exergue line present
1619  — KM#23. No exergue line

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