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1 Grosso - Benedict XIV PAVPERI PORRIGE MANVM
| Silver (.917) | 1.03 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Benedict XIV (Benedictus XIV) (1740-1758) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1740-1741 |
| Value | 1 Grosso (0.05) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 1.03 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#119391 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
3-line inscription and date in wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAVPERI
PORRIGE
MANVS
1741
Comment
Varieties exist.1) Without year
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2) Simple shield
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Grosso - Benedict XIV (PAVPERI PORRIGE MANVM) 1740-1741 coin from the Papal States is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the typical depiction of a saint or a religious scene, this coin bears the image of a large key, which symbolizes the key of St. Peter, a significant symbol in Catholicism and a representation of the Pope's authority.
