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1 Fiorino di Camera - Leo X
| Issuer | Papal Mint (Zecca Pontificia) |
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| Year | 1513-1521 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Central field displays the papal arms of Leo X (Giovanni de' Medici), depicting the Medici shield charged with six balls (palle) arranged in the characteristic Medici pattern, surmounted by the papal tiara and crossed keys of Saint Peter. The heraldic shield is framed by an ornate cartouche with foliate decorative elements. The circumferential legend in Latin reads DECIMVS to the left and LEO PAPA to the right, separated by pellet stops, running within a beaded border. |
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| Reverse description | Standing frontal figure of Saint Peter, nimbed and robed, depicted in high relief within a circular inner border. The Apostle holds a large key in his right hand and a book in his left, with the symbolic barque of Saint Peter rendered in the lower field beneath his feet. The surrounding legend + SANCTVS٠PETRVS٠ALMA٠ROMA٠ runs along the circumference within a beaded outer border, referencing Saint Peter as the spiritual foundation of Rome. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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