© Numismatica Varesi
© Numismatica Varesi
½ Grosso - Gregory XV Arabesque reverse
| Silver | 0.75 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Ferrara (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Gregory XV (Gregorius XV) (1621-1623) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1621-1623 |
| Value | ½ Grosso (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#364086 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription in three lines inside beaded circle and arabesque.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✤
FER
RARI
Æ
Translation: Ferrara
Comment
Variants:1622 AB (presumably for Alessandro (Ludovisi) di Bologna, the pope's given name):
© V. Gadoury
1623 with legend beginning lower left:
© Bertolami FIne Arts
Interesting fact
The ½ Grosso coin from Ferrara (Papal States) minted between 1621 and 1623 features an Arabesque reverse design, which is a unique and intricate pattern that adds to the coin's beauty and historical significance.
