© V.L. Nummus
© V.L. Nummus
½ Grosso - Benedict XIV MODICVM IVSTO
1757 year| Silver (.917) | 0.55 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Benedict XIV (Benedictus XIV) (1740-1758) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1757 |
| Value | ½ Grosso (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 0.55 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#129261 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
3-line inscription date with date within ornate frame.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MODICVM
IVSTO·
·1757·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Grosso - Benedict XIV (MODICVM IVSTO) 1757 coin from the Papal States is that it features a unique design element - the coat of arms of Pope Benedict XIV, who reigned from 1740 to 1758, appears on the reverse side of the coin, surrounded by the inscription "MODICVM IVSTO" which means "Justice of the Modena" in Latin. This design was a departure from the traditional design used on previous Papal States coins, which typically featured the Papal tiara and keys.
