Piastra - Paul V

€319,317.00
IssuerFerrara (Papal States)
Year1619-1620
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Piastra (1.05)
CurrencyScudo (1534-1835)
CompositionSilver
Weight31.8 g
Dimensions43 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Munt#207-210, Berman#1604, KM#22, 23#, 30#
Obverse descriptionBust of Pope Paul facing right, wearing cap and hood. Date below bust
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering*PAVLVS ⁑ V ⁑ BVRGHESIVS ⁑ P ⁑ MAX*
(Translation: Paolo (Fifth) Borghese, Pope)
Reverse descriptionSaint George, armored and on horseback, riding toward right, striking dragon with lance. In exergue, personal arms and city arms of Ferrara
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS * GEORGIVS * FERRARIAE * PROTECTOR
(Translation: Saint George, protector of Ferrara)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1619  - KM#22. Exergue line present -
1619  - KM#23. No exergue line -
1620  - KM #30 -
Catalog ID7467677210
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