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½ Grosso - Benedict XIII Jubilee
1725 year| Silver (.917) | 0.62 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Benedict XIII (Benedictus XIII) (1724-1730) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1725 |
| Value | ½ Grosso (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 0.62 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 0.51 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#50042 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Holy door, date in exurgue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ANNO· IVBIL·
1725
Translation: Jubilee year
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Grosso - Benedict XIII (Jubilee) 1725 coin from Papal States is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Benedict XIII, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and promote religious devotion. The coin's design features an image of the Pope on one side and an image of the Papal States' coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the Pope's authority and influence.
