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½ Giulio - Francesco Armellini de' Medici Sede Vacante ND
1523 year| Silver (.750) | 1.9 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Piacenza (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Camerlengo | Francesco Armellini de' Medici (Sede Vacante) (1523) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1523 |
| Value | ½ Giulio (1) |
| Currency | Groschen (1188-1534) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#429052 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wolf standing left, star above. In exergue, three leaves tied in bunch.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PLAC'٠ROMANOR٠COLONIA
Translation: Roman colony of Piacenza
Comment
This type differs from the half giulio of Adrian VI by use of the pavilion obverse, instead of the papal tiara.
A variety with the reverse lettering beginning at 10:00 is known:
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Sede Vacante (papal interregnum) of 1523, which was a time of political and religious upheaval in the Papal States. The coin's design, featuring the portrait of Giulio de' Medici (later Pope Clement VII) and his uncle Francesco Armellini de' Medici, reflects the powerful influence of the Medici family during this period. Despite the turmoil, the coin's minting suggests that the Papal States continued to function and maintain some level of stability during this time.
