© Leitwolf 2017
© Leitwolf 2017
1 Grosso - Benedict XIV OCVLI EIVS IN PAVPEREM
| Silver (.917) | 1.34 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Benedict XIV (Benedictus XIV) (1740-1758) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1743-1744 |
| Value | 1 Grosso (0.05) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 1.34 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1861 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#118046 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
3-line inscription and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OCVLI
EIVS
IN·PAVPEREM
1743
Translation: His eyes are upon the poor man (Ps. 10, 8).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Grosso - Benedict XIV (OCVLI EIVS IN PAVPEREM) 1743-1744 coin from the Papal States is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Benedict XIV, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and promote education. The coin's design features an image of the Pope on one side and an image of the Papal States' coat of arms on the other. The Latin inscription "OCVLI EIVS IN PAVPEREM" translates to "His own money in the Papal States." This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in the history of the Papal States and the Catholic Church.
