Ferrara (Papal States) Piastra - Gregory XV, 1621 – 1623

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ferrara (Papal States) Ferrara (Papal States)
Currency Scudo (1534 – 1835)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Piastra
Year 1621 – 1623
Ruler Gregory XV (Gregorius XV) (1621–1623)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 31.5
Diameter (mm) 44
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Piastra from Ferrara (Papal States). Issued from 1621 to 1623. Struck in Silver. Measures 44 mm and weighs 31.5 g.

Obverse
Bust of Pope Gregory facing right, wearing cap and hood. Date below bust. (Gregory XV Ludovisi Pope)
Reverse
Saint George, armored and on horseback, riding toward right, striking dragon with lance. Initials above exergue. Below exergue, personal arms and city arms of Ferrara (Saint George, protector of Ferrara)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1623  — TAB above exergue. Munt. 40
1622  — TAB above exergue. Munt. 39
1621  — NF above exergue Munt. 38

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