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1 Giulio - Leo X St. Peter's Basilica ND
| Silver (.9201) | 3.58 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Ancona (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Leo X (1513-1521) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1513-1521 |
| Value | 1 Giulio (2) |
| Currency | Groschen (1188-1534) |
| Composition | Silver (.9201) |
| Weight | 3.58 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#119581 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pope kneeling left, offering the Basilica to St. Peter.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TEMPLVM·TVVM·PE TRE· ECCE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of St. Peter's Basilica on one side, which was a symbol of the Papal States and the Catholic Church during the reign of Pope Leo X.
