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½ Grosso - Pietro di Montebruno Sede Vacante ND
| Silver | 1.30 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Camerlengo | Pietro di Montebruno (Sede Vacante) (1268-1271) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1268-1271 |
| Value | ½ Groschen (½ Grosso) |
| Currency | Groschen (1188-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.30 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#363951 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross between two keys
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCTVS PETRVS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Grosso - Pietro di Montebruno (Sede Vacante) ND (1268-1271) coin from Papal States is that it was minted during a time of great political and religious upheaval. The coin was issued during the Sede Vacante period, which means "empty seat" in Latin, referring to the period between the death of a pope and the election of a new one. This particular coin was minted between 1268 and 1271, a time of great turmoil in the Papal States, as the Catholic Church was facing challenges from rival factions and external threats. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains its historical significance and value, providing a unique glimpse into the economic and political climate of the time.
