1 Grosso - Cristoforo Moro ND (1462-1471) front 1 Grosso - Cristoforo Moro ND (1462-1471) back
1 Grosso - Cristoforo Moro ND (1462-1471) photo
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1 Grosso - Cristoforo Moro ND

 
Silver 1.4 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Cristoforo Moro (1462-1471)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1462-1471
Value
1 Grosso = 4 Soldini = 32 Denari (⅕)
Currency
Lira (1156-1471)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.4 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#115556
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Facing figure of Nimbate Jesus Christ Pantocrator, enthroned.

Lettering: . ✠ • TIBI • LAVS • ET • GLORIA •

Comment

Mintamster initials: dB, dd, M.., PD.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Grosso - Cristoforo Moro ND (1462-1471) coin from Republic of Venice (Italian States) is that it features an image of Doge Cristoforo Moro, who was the ruler of Venice during its golden age of prosperity and cultural flowering. The coin's design was inspired by the Renaissance art and symbolizes the wealth and power of the Venetian Republic during that time.