Ferrara (Papal States) Giulio - Alexander VII, 1655 – 1656

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ferrara (Papal States) Ferrara (Papal States)
Currency Scudo (1534 – 1835)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Giulio
Year 1655 – 1656
Ruler Alexander VII (1655–1667)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Weight (g) 3
Diameter (mm) 27
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Giulio from Ferrara (Papal States). Issued from 1655 to 1656. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 3 g.

Obverse
Square shield with Chigi coat of arms, surmounted by Papal keys and tiara
Reverse
Saint George on horseback facing right, attacking dragon with lance (Saint George, protector of Ferrara)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1656 
1655  Munt. 80
ND (1655-1667)  Munt. 84

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