XIV. Pope Benedict, originally Prospero Lorenzo Lambertini, was born on March 31, 1675 in Bologna. He was an excellent ecclesiastical jurist and was appointed cardinal in 1726. He was elected pope on August 17, 1740, and assumed his office on August 25. During his papacy, he took several important measures, including the reorganization of curial offices and the publication of a new Index. His scientific work also played a significant role, the best known being De servorum Dei beatificatione et beatorum canonisatione, which he wrote while he was Archbishop of Bologna. In 1741 he concluded a concordat with Naples, and in 1753 with Spain. In 1751 he condemned Freemasonry and introduced many church reforms. 1758. He died on May 3 in Rome.

XIV. Pope Benedict ruled the Holy See between 1740 and 1758. During this period, the Vatican coinage continued as in previous decades. The main mint of the papacy operated in Castel Sant'Angelo, near St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Papal coins were made of silver and gold. Among the silver coins, scudos and kreuzers were the most frequently minted. Among the gold coins, the piastre and the zecchini were the most important. The medal image of the papal coins usually consisted of the image of the pope, as well as the papal coat of arms and motto. The inscriptions were written in Latin. XIV. The coinage of Pope Benedict had the following main features: The quality of the coins was good and the image of the medal was carefully worked out. The main mint of the papacy, the Castel Sant'Angelo mint, had modern equipment. Papal coins were widely distributed in 18th century Europe. .The XIV. Papal coins minted by Pope Benedict are still collectors' items today and have a significant value.