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1 Giulio - Gregory XIII ND
| Silver (.916) | 3.10 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Gregory XIII (Gregorius XIII) (1572-1585) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1577-1579 |
| Value | 1 Giulio (0.1) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 3.10 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#320690 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Saint Peter holding a book on the left hand and the keys on the right one. Saint Paul holdin a book on the left hand and a sword on the right one.
Below the mint sign (GT)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S • PETRVS • • S • PAVLVS
• ROMA •
Comment
When the year of pontificate is present, the obverse legend reads:GREG • XIII PON • M • A • [year]
The MIR Catalog reports from number 1 to number 14 some speciments with different position of the keys and book in Saint Peter hands:
- open book and Saint Peter in the act of reading (n.1-10)
- the keys direct upward and downward (n. 11-13)
- Saint Peter holding book and keys with both hands together (n. 14)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Giulio - Gregory XIII ND (1577-1579) coin from Papal States is that it was minted during a time of significant religious and political upheaval. Pope Gregory XIII, who ruled from 1572 to 1585, was instrumental in implementing the Gregorian calendar, which is still in use today. This calendar reform was controversial at the time, as it required the omission of 10 days from the month of October in 1582 to align the calendar with the solar year. The coin's minting during this period highlights the Papal States' influence on religious and political affairs, as well as its role in shaping the modern calendar.
