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½ Groschen - Pius V Charles of Bourbon Legate ND
| Billon | 0.99 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Comtat Venaissin (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius V (1566-1572) |
| Legate | Charles of Bourbon (1565-1591) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1566-1572 |
| Value | ½ Groschen (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Livre Tournois |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.99 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#93758 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Cross with keys in each quarter.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CARO - .C. DE B. - ORBO - N. L. AVENO.
Translation: Charles, cardinal of Bourbon, legate of Avignon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Pope Pius V, who was a member of the Order of Friars Minor, also known as the Franciscans. This coin was minted during his papacy, which lasted from 1566 to 1572, and it features an image of the Pope on one side and the coat of arms of the Papal States on the other. The use of billon, a type of alloy made from a mixture of metals, was a common practice during this time period, as it allowed for the production of coins with a lower intrinsic value than coins made from precious metals like gold or silver.
