1 Grossetto - Francesco ND (1593-1616) front 1 Grossetto - Francesco ND (1593-1616) back
1 Grossetto - Francesco ND (1593-1616) photo
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1 Grossetto - Francesco ND

 
Billon 0.8 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Castiglione Delle Stiviere (Italian States)
Marquess
Francesco (1593-1616)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1593-1616
Value
Grossetto = 4 Soldi (⅕)
Currency
Lira
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.8 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#396486
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned facing head of bull.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MARCHIO : MEDVLARVM : ET : C :

Translation: ...Marquess of Medole, etc.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Grossetto coin from Castiglione Delle Stiviere is that it features an image of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment, on its reverse side.