½ Grosso - Paul V ND (1616-1618) front ½ Grosso - Paul V ND (1616-1618) back
½ Grosso - Paul V ND (1616-1618) photo
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½ Grosso - Paul V ND

 
Silver (.9167) 0.65 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Paul V (Paulus V) (1605-1621)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1616-1618
Value
½ Grosso (1⁄40)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Silver (.9167)
Weight
0.65 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#393787
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

St. Paul standing facing, resting sword on ground with right hand and holding book in left.
Mint master's coat of arms to lower right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ٠S٠PAVLV S٠ALMA٠ROM

Translation:
Saint Paul
Soul Rome

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Grosso - Paul V ND (1616-1618) coin from Papal States is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Paul V, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and his support for the arts. The coin's design features the papal coat of arms and an image of Saint Peter, reflecting the papacy's influence on the currency of the time.