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| Issuer | Papal States |
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| Year | 1627 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Papal coat of arms of Urban VIII (Barberini family shield bearing three bees) displayed within an ornate cartouche, surmounted by the papal tiara and crossed keys of Saint Peter. The legend surrounding the field reads VRB · VIII · P · M · A · IIII, denoting Urban VIII, Supreme Pontiff, in his fourth regnal year. The coin's hammered flan exhibits characteristic irregular edges typical of early seventeenth-century Roman mint production. |
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| Reverse description | Draped bust of Saint Paul facing right, depicted as an elderly bearded figure with long flowing beard and curly hair, wearing a mantle, rendered in the expressive Baroque style characteristic of the Roman mint under Urban VIII. A sword, the traditional attribute of Saint Paul, is partially visible behind the bust. The encircling legend reads ٠ S ٠ PAVLVS ٠ AL ٠ ROMA ٠, identifying the apostle and the city of Rome as issuing authority. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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