1 Bolognino Romano - Gregory XI ND (1370-1377) front 1 Bolognino Romano - Gregory XI ND (1370-1377) back
1 Bolognino Romano - Gregory XI ND (1370-1377) photo
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1 Bolognino Romano - Gregory XI ND

 
Silver 1.15 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Gregory XI (Gregorius XI) (1370-1378)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1370-1377
Value
1 Bolognino
Currency
Groschen (1188-1534)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.15 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#242479
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

The letters "V R B I" arranged in a cross pattern around a central globe.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
+ DE٠ROMA
V R B I

Translation: Of City of Rome

Edge

Plain

Comment

Many varieties exist with different symbols.

Interesting fact

The Bolognino Romano was a coin used in the Papal States during the 14th century, and it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of the Pope. In this case, the coin features a portrait of Pope Gregory XI, who was the Pope from 1370 to 1377. The coin was made of silver and weighed 1.15 grams. It's interesting to note that the use of portraits on coins became a common practice in the centuries that followed, and it's still a feature of many coins today.