1 Bianco - Julius III ND (1550-1555) front 1 Bianco - Julius III ND (1550-1555) back
1 Bianco - Julius III ND (1550-1555) photo
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1 Bianco - Julius III ND

 
Silver 5.17 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Bologna (Papal States)
Pope
Julius III (Iulius III) (1550-1555)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1550-1555
Value
1 Bianco (⅛)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.17 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#330446
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Lion standing left, holding banner

Script: Latin

Lettering: BONONIA MATER STUDIORVM

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Bianco - Julius III ND (1550-1555) from Bologna (Papal States) made of Silver weighing 5.17 g is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Julius III, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and his patronage of the arts. This coin may have been used to promote the Pope's image and agenda throughout the Papal States.