© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
1 Grosso - Benedict XIV St. Peter - facing right ND
| Silver (.917) | 1.4 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Benedict XIV (Benedictus XIV) (1740-1758) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1740-1747 |
| Value | 1 Grosso (0.05) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#119387 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Head of St. Peter with halo to right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S· PETRVS APOST
Edge
Plain
Comment
Many variants exist in papal arms and legend.Years IV-V-VI-VII-VIII have different reverse bust
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Grosso coin featuring Benedict XIV is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Papal States. The coin was introduced in 1740, just a few years after Benedict XIV's papacy began, and it was intended to replace the previous currency, the Scudo, which had been in use for centuries. The new coin was designed to be more modern and efficient, with a standardized weight and purity of silver, and it was intended to help stabilize the economy of the Papal States. Despite these efforts, the coin faced opposition from some merchants and traders who were resistant to change, and it took several years for the new currency to gain widespread acceptance.
