1 Ducat - Paul II
| Issuer | Foligno (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Year | 1464-1471 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Ducato) (24) |
| Currency | Groschen (1188-1534) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.52 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Munt#75, Berman#433, Fr#425 |
| Obverse description | Tiara and crossed keys above shield with the Barbo arms; all within quadrilobe |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin (uncial) |
| Obverse lettering | ·PAVLV`· II· PO - NT· MAX· AN· I· |
| Reverse description | St. Peter standing facing, head turned slightly right, holding key in right hand and Gospels in left; all within quadrilobe |
| Reverse script | Latin (uncial) |
| Reverse lettering | ·S· PETRVS· IN· ·`PVIN· DVCAT`· |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (1464-1471) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 2225390760 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: This 1 Ducat coin was issued during the pontificate of Paul II (Pietro Barbo), who reigned as Pope from 1464 to 1471. A prominent figure of the early Italian Renaissance, Paul II was known for his lavish patronage of the arts and efforts to centralize papal authority. The minting of