1 Grosso - Balsa III ND (1403-1421) front 1 Grosso - Balsa III ND (1403-1421) back
1 Grosso - Balsa III ND (1403-1421) photo
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1 Grosso - Balsa III ND

 
Silver 0.90 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Antivari (Montenegrin States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1403-1421
Value
1 Grosso
Currency
Grosso
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.90 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#175537
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Saint Lawrence with halo surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ·S LAVRE·-·NCIVS M·

Lettering (regular font): ·S LAVRE·-·NCIVS M·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Grosso - Balsa III ND (1403-1421) coin from the City of Antivari (Montenegrin States) is that it was minted during the reign of Balša III, who was a powerful lord in the region and known for his military campaigns and territorial expansion. Despite being a small coin made of silver, it is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political systems of the time.