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1 Grosso - Federico II ND
| Silver | 1.43 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Modena and Reggio (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Commune (Modena) (1226-1289) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1226-1293 |
| Value | 1 Grosso (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Scudo |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.43 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#100048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Letters F D C around central pellet, within reeded inner circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
✠ iNPERaToR
F • d • C •
Lettering (regular font):
✠ INPERATOR
F • D • C •
Unabridged legend: Imperator Fredericus
Translation: Emperor Frederick
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Grosso - Federico II ND (1226-1293) coin from the Duchy of Modena and Reggio (Italian States) is that it features an image of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Sicily during his reign. He was known for his military conquests and his efforts to centralize power, which had a lasting impact on the political landscape of Europe.
