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½ Grosso - Benedict XIV BENEFAC HVMILI ND
1740 year| Silver (.917) | 0.87 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Benedict XIV (Benedictus XIV) (1740-1758) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1740 |
| Value | ½ Grosso (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 0.87 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#328644 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
3-line inscription within ornate frame
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BENE
FAC
HVMILI
Translation: Do good humbly
Edge
Plain
Comment
Varieties exist in legendInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Grosso - Benedict XIV (BENEFAC HVMILI) ND (1740) coin from the Papal States is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Benedict XIV, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and promote education. 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. The use of silver in the coin's minting was also a significant choice, as it was a valuable and durable metal that was often used in the production of coins during this time period.
