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1 Piastra - Alexander VII St. Thomas of Villanova

Features

Issuer Papal States
Pope Alexander VII (1655-1667)
Type Circulating commemorative coins
Year 1658
Value 1 Piastra (1.05)
Currency Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition Silver (.9167)
Weight 35 g
Diameter 43 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
29284
References Munt# 7
Francesco Muntoni; 1972. Le Monete dei Papi e degli stati Pontifici. P. & P. Santamaria, Rome, Italy (4 volumes).
, Dav EC II# 4070
John Stewart Davenport; 1974. European Crowns 1600-1700. Self-published, Galesburg, Illinois, United States.
, MIR# 1850
Numismatica Varesi (publisher). Monete Italiane Regionali. Numismatica Varesi, Pavia, Italy (18 volumes).
, KM# 290
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Berman# 1901
Allen G. Berman; 1991. Papal Coins. Attic Books, New York City, New York, United States.

Commemorative issue

Canonization of St. Thomas of Villanova

Obverse

St. Peter reclining above papal arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ALEX٠VII٠PONT٠MAX٠
٠ROMÆ

Translation:
Alexander VII Supreme Pontiff
of Rome

Reverse

St. Thomas of Villanova giving alms to beggar.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DISPERSIT DEDIT PAVPERIBVS I·E·M·I·S·S

Unabridged legend: Dispersit Dedit Pauperibus Iustitia Eius Manet In Saecula Saeculorum

Translation: He has given to the poor, His justice will endure forever

Mint

Rome, Italy (476-date)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC References Frequency
ND (1658)  Photo Munt# 7
Francesco Muntoni; 1972. Le Monete dei Papi e degli stati Pontifici. P. & P. Santamaria, Rome, Italy (4 volumes).
, MIR# 1850/2
Numismatica Varesi (publisher). Monete Italiane Regionali. Numismatica Varesi, Pavia, Italy (18 volumes).
St. Peter with nimbus 75%
ND (1658)  Munt# 7 I
Francesco Muntoni; 1972. Le Monete dei Papi e degli stati Pontifici. P. & P. Santamaria, Rome, Italy (4 volumes).
, MIR# 1850/1
Numismatica Varesi (publisher). Monete Italiane Regionali. Numismatica Varesi, Pavia, Italy (18 volumes).
St. Peter without nimbus 25%

Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.

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Numista Rarity index: 93 Search tips
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Bullion value: USD 70.27 Search tips
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Actual silver weight: 1.032 oz
Current silver price: 68.13 USD/oz (see silver price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Piastra - Alexander VII (St. Thomas of Villanova)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Piastra - Alexander VII (St. Thomas of Villanova)
Bolaffi
Auction 43
Lot 89
Internet Archive
7 Jun 2023 ND (1658) – Munt# 7, MIR# 1850/2 – St. Peter with nimbus VF USD 422.16
(EUR 366.00)
(incl. buyer's premium)
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