Piastra - Paul V

Issuer Ferrara (Papal States)
Year 1619-1620
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Piastra (1.05)
Currency Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition Silver
Weight 31.8 g
Diameter 43 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Munt#207-210, Berman#1604, KM#22, 23, 30
Obverse description Bust of Pope Paul facing right, wearing cap and hood. Date below bust
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering *PAVLVS ⁑ V ⁑ BVRGHESIVS ⁑ P ⁑ MAX*
(Translation: Paolo (Fifth) Borghese, Pope)
Reverse description Saint George, armored and on horseback, riding toward right, striking dragon with lance. In exergue, personal arms and city arms of Ferrara
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering S * GEORGIVS * FERRARIAE * PROTECTOR
(Translation: Saint George, protector of Ferrara)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1619 - KM#22. Exergue line present -
1619 - KM#23. No exergue line -
1620 - KM #30 -
Numisquare ID 7467677210
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