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1 Grosso - Clement XIII Lateran Possess
1758 year| Silver (.9167) | 1.25 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement XIII (Clemens XIII) (1758-1769) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1758 |
| Value | 1 Grosso (0.05) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#397372 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription in 5 lines within cartouche, mask above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SACROSAN:
BASILIC:
LATERAN:
POSSESS
1758
Translation: Holy Lateran Basilic Possess
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Grosso - Clement XIII (Lateran Possess) 1758 coin from Papal States is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Clement XIII, who was a strong supporter of the arts and sciences. As a result, the coin features a detailed image of the Pope on one side and an allegorical scene representing the arts on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable example of papal numismatics and is highly sought after by collectors.
